For the second time in a week, the famed St Andrews Road Hole bunker has produced a viral video. Although, this one isn’t R-rated. Well, depending on your perspective.
Last week an employee found a couple, um, rolling around in the sand after dark. But this time, it was a golfer who became trapped in one of the most notorious sand traps on the planet.
If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then call this guy insane. Because it takes him 12 attempts—yes, a dozen tries—before escaping the Old Course’s diabolical pit. He tries going forward, sideways, and finally exits out the back on his way to a “smooth 22”. Woof. Have a look, if you dare:
Thank goodness that video was sped up or we don’t think we could have made it through the entire thing. That’s a real-life nightmare right there. Especially when you know one of your mates is filming—and, understandably, giggling—during the whole ordeal. “The Road Hole at St Andrews claims another victim,” the narrator says. Indeed. And what makes it even worse is that he avoided the hazard getting to the green, but then putted into it. Rough.
Needless to say this guy took a lot of heat in the comments for his technique in the sand. So while he licks his wounds, might we suggest checking out a few of our bunker tips? We’re confident that you’ll get ’em next time, dude. In fewer than 12 attempts, at least.
