Humorous Golf Encounter: The Bird That Stole My Ball!

In a side-splitting video making rounds on Reddit titled "Could I get a ruling on this? Hahah," a golf game takes an unexpectedly humorous turn. The video captures an incredulous golfer exclaiming, "Oh my god... Oh my god... You're not getting that," as he watches a bird abscond with his golf ball. His friend humorously suggests, "Run up to him with a club right now," in a futile attempt to retrieve the ball. The golfer, clearly flabbergasted, repeatedly insists, "That's my ball!" as the bird clutches the ball tightly.

Redditors couldn't help but weigh in on this comical incident. One user quipped, "Follow the bird and play it where it lies," while another reminisced, "I had to play it off Frankenstein's fat foot!" The video sparked a flurry of comments, with one user joking, "I'd say you got an eagle on that hole...or maybe a hawk," and another chiming in, "Looks like a birdie to me."

This amusing scenario also led to a discussion about the actual golf rules regarding such incidents. One helpful comment provided a link to golf.com, explaining, "If it's moved by an animal and is playable, you play it where it lies. If it's unplayable (i.e., out of bounds or flown away), you replace a ball to the best of your ability to the last playable location."

The conversation continued with humorous hypotheticals, like, "What happens if my tee shot lands on a bird's back, and he carries it out of bounds but then is attacked by a larger bird who grabs the ball and drops it in the hole? Is that still a hole in one?"

Ultimately, the consensus was to "play it where it lies," with one user summing it up perfectly: "Let's say it's an Eagle and call it a day."

In the end, this video not only provided a good laugh but also shed light on some lesser-known golf rules. Whether it's a birdie, an eagle, or a hawk, this unusual golf encounter is one for the books!