A University of Texas golfer was removed from the grounds at TPC Sawgrass during a Players Championship practice round on Tuesday at TPC Sawgrass in a moment that has since gone viral on social media involving PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy.
Luke Potter, a junior in the Longhorns’ golf program, went viral after McIlroy walked over to him after the young golfer seemed to say something to the four-time major champion just after his drive went into the water on Hole 18.
While it’s unknown what Potter said, McIlroy clearly didn’t like it, as he immediately turned around and walked over to him. McIlroy then asked for Potter’s cell phone and took it.
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Rory McIlroy tees off on the seventh hole during the first round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union)
McIlroy started to walk with Potter’s phone, seemingly looking for whatever video he…
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