Rory McIlroy in weird Open moment as Bryson DeChambeau aims fiery rant

Rory McIlroy in weird Open moment as Bryson DeChambeau aims fiery rant

Rory McIlroy was caught up in one of the weirdest moments in Open history during his third round when he unearthed a buried ball while taking a shot.

The Grand Slam champion found himself in the rough following a wayward tee shot on the 11th hole as he chased Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick.

McIlroy made his way back onto the fairway with ease but looked baffled when a second ball pinged out of the rough.

Sky Sports commentator Nick Faldo reacted: “Oh my goodness, there was a ball underneath his, the things you see.

“That’s got to be a right, hasn’t it? It doesn’t count as two shots? What are the odds on that? A member’s ball, that is unbelievable. Boink.”