LIV Golf Near-Miss
DeChambeau's Tee Shot Nearly Hits Poulter Amid Blind Hole Confusion at LIV Golf UK
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The near-miss occurred on a blind hole made more dangerous by a recently installed tee box that obscured part of the landing area, with officials or volunteers typically signaling when the fairway was clear to tee off.
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A spectator or staffer reportedly shouted 'Bryson!' from the tee, signaling danger and adding to the confusion over whether it was safe to hit.
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Poulter and TNT Sports commentators stressed that DeChambeau was not at fault, with lines such as 'It wasn't his fault at all' and 'No one told him' about the danger.
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There is inconsistency in reports about which hole the scare occurred on, with some outlets crediting the incident to the sixth hole and others to the seventh.
A wild near-miss at LIV Golf UK left Ian Poulter shaken after Bryson DeChambeau's tee shot whizzed past his ear at JCB Golf & Country Club. Daily Mail reported that Poulter was left furious, shouting 'fore' and reacting with disbelief as the ball flew dangerously close to his head.
Despite the scare, DeChambeau went on to shoot an eight-under 64. Lucas Herbert led the field with a stunning 61. The incident has added more headlines to a turbulent stretch for DeChambeau, who was already dealing with a rules controversy at Royal Birkdale.
Blind Hole and Broken Signals Set Up the Scare
The near-miss happened on what sources describe as either the sixth or seventh hole — reports differ. The hole is a blind one, meaning players at the tee cannot see the fairway below. A recently moved tee box made things worse by cutting off part of the landing area from view, according to Daily Mail.
On blind holes, officials or volunteers typically signal when the fairway is clear and safe to hit. That signal appears to have broken down. A spectator or staffer reportedly shouted 'Bryson!' from the tee, warning of danger — but by then, the ball was already in the air.
Poulter's Heart Racing, But He Cleared DeChambeau of Blame
Poulter described the moment as a shocking near-miss that left his heart pounding. Despite his visible fury on the course, he later made clear that DeChambeau was not responsible. 'It wasn't his fault at all,' Poulter said. 'No one told him' the fairway was still occupied, according to Daily Mail.
TNT Sports commentators echoed that view, stressing no single person was to blame. DeChambeau also expressed regret over the incident. The consensus pointed to a course setup failure — not a reckless shot — as the root cause of the dangerous moment.
DeChambeau Bounces Back With a Brilliant 64
Whatever tension the incident created, DeChambeau shook it off fast. He finished the round with an eight-under 64, one of the stronger scores of the day. Herbert stole the spotlight at the top of the leaderboard, carding a remarkable 61 to lead the field at LIV Golf UK.
Royal Birkdale Penalty Already Clouding DeChambeau's Week
The near-miss comes at a rough time for DeChambeau's public image. Just before LIV Golf UK, the R&A penalized him at the British Open for intentionally stepping on long grass behind his ball, according to San Luis Obispo Tribune. The penalty drew wide attention and criticism.
DeChambeau's response to the Royal Birkdale ruling was described as 'on-brand' — meaning he addressed it in his typically bold, unapologetic style. Between the rules flap and the Poulter scare, DeChambeau has been one of golf's most talked-about figures this week, for better or worse.
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