Jose Luis Ballester apologizes for apparent unsavory actions during first round actions at Masters

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Jose Luis Ballester won the 2024 U.S. Amateur, which granted him a spot at the Masters this year, but the 21-year-old's first time competing in the major on the famed course was overshadowed by a moment during the first-round action.

Ballester seemingly admitted that he had urinated in Rae's Creek at Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday. The Spaniard said he "completely forgot that we had those restrooms to the left of the (13th) tee box," and after playing partner Justin Thomas "had an issue on the green," he said he had taken advantage.

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Jose Luis Ballester plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament.  (Peter Casey-Imagn Images)

But as the hours and days following the incident in question passed, Ballester began making it clear that he was ready to put the now-infamous moment behind him.

"I already apologized to the club, and I think we just move on from this moment," Ballester responded to questions about whether Augusta National officials had spoken to him about his actions.

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Ballester also competes in the collegiate ranks for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He arrived at Augusta National on Thursday wearing a hat that said "Sun Devils" upside down.

Jose Luis Ballester tees off on no. 5 during the first round of the Masters Tournament.  (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)

Friday did not go according to plan for Ballester, as he ended up missing the cut. Nevertheless, he had a positive takeaway and took advantage of the opportunity to learn