Golf fan ‘left a 3cm cut’ after being hit by Adam Scott and drove at The Open before receiving gift and note from Australian star
- A golf fan got bloodied after being hit by a drive from Adam Scott
- Scott sent the ball into a large crowd on the 18th hole in Liverpool
- The fan received a note and a gift from the 43-year-old Australian
A golf fan hit the deck and was left bloodied after being hit by a shot from Adam Scott at The Open.
Christopher Ineson, 34, took to Twitter to reveal he had received a gift and note from the Australian star following the incident in Liverpool on Thursday.
Ineson – a chef and brewery owner – couldn’t duck despite the huge shout of “fore” as Scott’s drive went off the 18th hole towards the crowd.
The ball hit him in the head, knocking him to the ground. He said he was so dazed he didn’t recognize Scott, 43, when he approached him to apologize.
“It was a drive from the 18th, full toss, it didn’t bounce,” he told the Telegraph.
A golf fan got bloodied after being hit in the head by a drive from Adam Scott
Christopher Ineson received a signed glove from the Australian during The Open
“I heard the cry of ‘fore’ and everyone ducked. I saw my buddy dive away and then I got hit on the back of the head.’
Ineson’s friend, Rob Tufnell, added, “It sounded like a golf ball hitting mud or clay.”
Fan favorite Scott presented him with an autographed glove that read, “Sorry mate.” Ineson was left with a 3cm gash to the back of his head.
He said: ‘It was a real shock. This should have been our day. We both like golf but my mate is more of a golfer than me although I go to the range.
‘We were followed [Tommy] Fleetwood all the way around. We had been around the 17 holes and when we got to the 18th we decided who to follow next, maybe Rory, and the next thing I knew I was on the floor.
“Sure, the first thing you do is try to get back up, but I had about three hands on my head and said ‘just stay there’.”
He continued, “I saw the medics and I had to lay down on a buggy and be wheeled around the track, which is incredibly embarrassing.
Scott’s drive off the 18th tee drew a crowd of supporters on Thursday
“There’s no concussion. It’s very painful, but you’d have to be incredibly unlucky to get seriously hurt.’
On meeting Scott, Ineson added, “I didn’t know who he was – I just saw a tall man ask if I’m okay and hand me the gauntlet. It was a nice gesture.’
Scott ended the day with one over to finish tied for 48th.