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Sahith Theegala’s ball and caddie’s umbrella get stuck in a tree
Theegala’s golf ball got stuck in a tree during the Baycurrent Classic.
Golf rules required him to identify the ball before taking a penalty drop.
His caddie tried to knock it down with an umbrella, which got stuck too.
Theegala eventually identified the ball and took a one-shot penalty before making bogey on the hole.
Sahith Theegala’s ball became lodged in a tree during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club.
His caddie’s umbrella also got stuck in the branches while trying to dislodge the ball.
After the ball was identified, Theegala took an unplayable-ball penalty and made a bogey five on the par-4 11th.
He shot a one-over-par back nine and a two-over-par third round, ending up five over par in 69th place.
- Who
- Sahith Theegala, his caddie Carl Smith and playing partners Jordan Smith and Tomohiro Ishizaka were involved.
- What
- Theegala’s ball and his caddie’s umbrella became stuck in a tree. Theegala took an unplayable-ball penalty and made a bogey five.
- When
- Friday, during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic.
- Where
- The par-4 11th at Yokohama Country Club.
- Why
- Theegala’s tee shot went left and the ball lodged in the tree. His caddie threw an umbrella into the branches while trying to knock the ball down.
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We all heard it hit the tree really loud, but nobody ever saw the ball come down.
I didn't really think it would get stuck in the trees. I guess it popped up in the air and just embedded itself in some leaves and branches.
Theegala’s tee shot went left at the par-4 11th and his ball lodged in a tree.
Theegala’s caddie and Jordan Smith’s caddie tried to dislodge the ball with umbrellas, and Theegala identified it.
Theegala took an unplayable-ball penalty, then made a bogey five.
Theegala shot two over par and dropped to 69th at five over par.
- Tournament
- Baycurrent Classic
- Course
- Yokohama Country Club
- Hole
- Par-4 11th
- Penalty
- One shot for an unplayable ball
- Third-round position
- 69th at five over par








