Rory McIlroy's wild shot at World Tour Championship lands in fan's lap

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Rory McIlroy had a one-in-a-million shot during the first round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday, but unfortunately for him, it wasn’t the good kind.

Fans hoping to see a hole-in-one were instead treated to an awkward ball lie when the 24-time PGA Tour winner teed off on the 13th hole and his shot landed in the lap of a spectator.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the second hole during the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

"Alright, uh referee," said McIlroy, laughing after seeing where luck would have his ball land.

The woman, to her credit, remained statuesque as the official weighed in.

The match referee gave McIlroy a drop and instructed the woman to hand him the ball. But as she remained still on the ground, McIlroy let her know that she was free to rejoin the rest of the spectators.

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"You can get up," he said, still amused.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (David Cannon/Getty Images)

The unfortunate lie resulted in a bogey on the Par-3, and McIlroy finished the day a shot under par after faltering late in the day, making three bogeys in his final seven holes. 

McIlroy’s opening round at the World Tour Championship follows his abrupt decision to