PGA Tour Event Disrupted by Alligator Casually Walking Across Tee Box
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is used to having a special four-legged friend show up from time. to time on the course.
The guest, an alligator, halted play at the 17th hole during Thursday's first round. The groups of Bronson Burgoon and Jhonattan Vegas, along with Paul Barjon and Samuel Stevens, had to wait at the tee box for the alligator to cross in front of them before they could tee off. The animal didn't stop them from taking a few practice swings, though.
This isn't the first time an alligator has showed up at the Zurich Classic. The PGA Tour commentators reminded viewers that the tournament was used to a three-legged alligator gracing the course fittingly named "Tripod."
The alligator walked across the tee box without causing any issues with any golfers or fans. But it definitely took its sweet time to walk across.
Both golfing duos ended up paring the 17th hole despite the distraction.
