Golf-Whiz kid! Spanish amateur relieves himself in creek at Masters


Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jose Luis Ballester hits on no. 13 during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) -Jose Luis Ballester's performance in the first round of the Masters offered fans little to get excited about but the Spanish amateur drew loud applause after relieving himself in a creek within view of spectators at Augusta National on Thursday.

The 21-year-old said he had been desperate to answer the call of nature and thought a lull in the action while playing partner Justin Thomas dealt with an issue on the 13th green presented an ideal opportunity.

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