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7NEWS
17-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Former champion Shaun Micheel has run in with snake at US PGA
Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Snake interrupts play during US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel appeared to be terrified as the snake slithered to him. He was happy to give it - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. But in doing so he seemed to agitate the snake. ESPN commentator and former Masters champion Trevor Immelman said: 'I wouldn't mess with that fella.' While another commentator said: 'That's what you got to avoid. Now we've got a problem. Now, he's riled up. 'I need him to take a bite of the ball.' After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods. The snake issue followed an incident with a snapping turtle that appeared in a sand trap near the 14th as Ryan Gerard approached his ball.
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Former winner Shaun Micheel encounters snake during US PGA Championship
Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake – believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake – a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. A HUGE snake disrupts play at the PGA Championship! 😲🐍 — Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 16, 2025 After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods.
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Ex-winner Shaun Micheel gives way to snake at PGA
Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods. Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods. Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods. Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Ex-winner Shaun Micheel gives way to snake at PGA
Former champion Shaun Micheel has shrugged off an unwelcome encounter with a snake on day two of the 107th US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake - believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake - a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut which he missed in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods.
Rhyl Journal
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Former winner Shaun Micheel encounters snake during US PGA Championship
Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, was pacing off the distance of his third shot on the 10th hole when he came across a snake crossing the fairway on the par five. Micheel was happy to give the snake – believed to be a non-venomous eastern kingsnake – a wide berth before a tournament volunteer stepped in and used his foot to help usher the reptile out of the way and into the rough. A HUGE snake disrupts play at the PGA Championship! 😲🐍 — Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 16, 2025 After hitting his third shot to 12 feet, Micheel converted the birdie putt and also picked up another shot on the 11th as he battled to make the halfway cut in the US PGA for the first time since 2011. The 56-year-old won his sole major title at Oak Hill in 2003, beating Chad Campbell by two shots after a birdie on the 72nd hole. He also finished second in the same event at Medinah in 2006, five shots behind Tiger Woods.
