Social Media Reacts After DeChambeau Denied Free Drop From Red Ants
The American was denied a free drop during the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational
Social Media Reacts After DeChambeau Denied Free Drop From Red Ants
Bryson DeChambeau was denied a free drop at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational after claiming that his ball could have been on a red ants nest.
The Golfing Scientist hit a drive down the left of the 7th hole at four under and eventually went on to double bogey after the rules official did not allow him a free drop.
Bryson’s ball was resting up against some twigs and a tree root and he was seen telling the official that he could see a red ant, although the official was having none of it.
The official, Ken Tackett, said that he didn’t see any fire ants to deem it a dangerous shot to play.
Watch a short clip of the ruling below:
Bryson DeChambeau discussing fire ants with rules official Ken Tackett (h/t @KevinShockey) pic.twitter.com/9yLqHEfcKC
— CJ Fogler #BlackLivesMatter (@cjzero) July 30, 2020
If there were dangerous fire ants present, DeChambeau could have been given relief.
The rules state that: A “dangerous animal condition” exists when a dangerous animal (such as poisonous snakes, stinging bees, alligators, fire ants or bears) near a ball could cause serious physical injury to the player if he or she had to play the ball as it lies.”
“Yeah, that was weird,” DeChambeau said about the incident after his round.
“So there was discoloured dirt and I saw a couple red ants there and I was thinking, hmm, anthill, may get something or whatnot.
“Asked him and he was like, well, it’s got to be, you know, kind of endangering you. And I was, just an anthill.
“So there was just discussion there and he didn’t think it was necessary for a drop, so I’m always going to respect the officials and go, okay, no issue, that’s fine.
“Didn’t help that I had a really, really bad lie, too, but one of those — I had two twigs lodged in between my ball. Is what it is.”
Bryson’s red ant moment caused a storm on social media, and CBS, the host broadcaster, eventually deleted their tweet featuring a video of the incident.
Bryson DeChambeau is trying to get relief from a dangerous animal hole … because his ball is behind a stick and he saw an ant. An ant. This crap has to be exhausting for @PGATOUR officials at the #WGC. pic.twitter.com/RsXrpOlJWw
— Marcus Hayes (@inkstainedretch) July 30, 2020
Bryson is currently trying to convince a rules official he should get a drop because he's in a dangerous situation because he saw a couple of fire ants this might be my favorite moment of 2020!
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) July 30, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau legitimately just tried to convince a rules official he should get a drop because there were a few fire ants near him and his ball.
We’ve reached peak 2020.
— Mark Harris (@itismarkharris) July 30, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau vs. the “Fire” Ant Hill is so 2020
— Amanda Rose (@amandagolf59) July 30, 2020
I’ve seen it all now, Bryson DeChambeau is asking for relief from……fire ants
— Raphael de la Ghetto (@CincyToLondon) July 30, 2020
I’m not hating, but is Bryson DeChambeau looking for some attention regarding the ants?
— Tiger Woods Legion (@TWlegion) July 30, 2020
Dechambeau trying to claim fire ants interfering is so Bryson 2020. Geez! C’mon man! Hit the ball and move on!!!!!
— Robbie – DimpleHead Golf (@TheDimpleHead) July 30, 2020
DeChambeau arguing with the official that he needs a drop due to fire ants! Get to a TV!
— Mark Davis (@mdavis8357) July 30, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau calling over the official to say there was an ant that crawled into a small hole beside his ball and that he should have a drop is the most laughable thing ever
— stephen fitzpatrick (@sfitzy123) July 30, 2020
Jack winning The Masters in 1986.
Tiger winning The Masters in 1997.
Justin Leonard's Ryder Cup putt.
Bryson DeChambeau asking for a free drop b/c of fire ants.
This is golf's Mt. Rushmore. pic.twitter.com/7afqxUbtQQ
— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) July 30, 2020
DeChambeau is asking for relief from “fire ants” … give me a break dude
— Bobby Giambra (@BobbyGiambra) July 30, 2020
#PGA My newest favorite thing to watch is Bryson Dechambeau trying to get out of a lie that he put himself into with his 400 yard sprayed all over drives. This one was the worry over Fire Ants!!! Pleeeeaaase@$#}+ pic.twitter.com/ZUJMsvr8II
— Disgruntled (@Disgruntled21) July 30, 2020
Bryson Dechambeau arguing to a tour official about ants is must see TV #PGA
— Ryder Langthorne (@LangthorneRyder) July 30, 2020
DeChambeau shot a three under par 69 on day one in Memphis.
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