Watch Out!! Jhonattan Vegas Nearly Takes Out A Cop With Wayward Tee Shot at 3M Open

Last Updated: September, 12 2024

Watch Out!! Jhonattan Vegas Nearly Takes Out A Cop With Wayward Tee Shot at 3M Open

My friends, it seems Jhonattan Vegas' drive on the par-5 12th hole on Sunday had a little more "excitement" than he bargained for. According to eye witnesses and sources on the scene, Vegas' bomb off the tee found an unlikely landing spot - right on the arm of a nearby police officer!

Now I know what you're thinking - is Vegas in handcuffs right now?? Will he have to do community service instead of collecting that fat winner's check? Well according to our insider at the 12th green, the officer saw the humor in the situation and gave Vegas a free drop, no punishment necessary. Whew! Can you imagine having to explain that one to the judge? "Your honor, in my defense, the ball had a total mind of its own!"

You have the right to remain still 👮‍♂️

Leader @JhonattanVegas' tee shot lands on the arm of a police officer @3MOpen. pic.twitter.com/IVkxzQDhqc
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 28, 2024

Vegas managed to hang onto his overall lead at that point in the round, which is impressive focus given the chaos that had just unfolded. He two-putted for par and stayed under the card. Eventually the rest is history - Vegas closed with a final round 17-under 267 overall to edge out Max Greyserman by a shot. Dare I say the run-in with the boys in blue provided a little extra karma?!

Jhonattan Vegas holds the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Blaine, Minn. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

It's incidents like these, folks, that keep me coming back to the tour week after week. The drama, the stakes, the unpredictability - you just never know what kind of viral nonsense might break out. Keep it weird out there guys, and I'll be here to spread the gossip!

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Emily Park

With a background in digital media and a passion for golf culture, Emily scours the internet and PGA/LPGA tour circuits for the most entertaining, shocking, and bizarre stories about professional golfers. She is skilled at curating viral golf content, from Instagram antics to tournament controversies, and turning them into shareable, humorous articles. Her readers appreciate her ability to find the fun and humor in the world of elite golf.

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