Golf-Spanish amateur apologises for peeing in creek at Masters


Apr 11, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jose Luis Ballester putts on the tenth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) -Jose Luis Ballester has apologised to Augusta National Golf Club for peeing in a creek on the famed course in view of patrons during his opening round of the year's first major, the Spanish amateur said on Friday.

The 21-year-old Ballester made headlines during Thursday's opening round when went to the tributary to nearby Rae's Creek to urinate during a lull in the action while playing partner Justin Thomas dealt with an issue on the 13th green.

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