Rory Mcllroy hits father with wayward shot at Masters

Published April 8, 2021 8:36pm ET



A professional golfer accidentally hit his father with a drive at the 85th Masters on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy, the former top golfer in the world, shouted, “Fore!” upon his wayward shot on the seventh hole, but it proved to be insufficient as the golf ball hit his father, Gerry, on the leg.

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