Scottie Scheffler has confessed to being behind the flatulent sound that interrupted The Open Championship coverage and sent commentators into fits of laughter.
The world's top-ranked golfer made the admission during an appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast.
When directly questioned by host Eric "PFT Commenter" Sollenberger about whether he was responsible for the fart noise, Scheffler responded: "Yeah that was me."
The 29-year-old American golfer's revelation settles the mystery surrounding the incident that occurred whilst he was preparing to play at the 17th hole.
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|Scottie Scheffler has confessed to being behind the flatulent sound that interrupted The Open Championship coverage and sent commentators into fits of laughter
Scheffler's unexpected passing of wind was captured by broadcast microphones and quickly became a viral moment on social media platforms.
The incident unfolded as Andrew Cotter was providing commentary during the broadcast. The distinctive noise immediately caught his attention, prompting both him and his fellow commentator to dissolve into uncontrollable laughter.
The moment rapidly spread across social media, with viewers sharing clips of the amusing interruption.
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Scheffler explained his perspective on the podcast, stating: "You are out there for six hours, eating some different food over there, some stuff is going to happen.
"You never know where the boom mic is and what it is going to pick up."
The golfer expressed astonishment that similar incidents haven't been broadcast more frequently.
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"I'm actually surprised it has not happened more in the past," he added.
"I did not think anything about it and afterwards I was shown the video I could see me standing on the 17th and I was like 'I know what this is'."
He appeared remarkably unfazed by the embarrassing moment, even offering a lighthearted assessment of the sound quality.
"It was good, had a good sound to it, we were outside, perfect," he commented.
Despite the unconventional interruption, Scheffler's performance remained unaffected. He successfully sank the putt immediately following the incident, securing a birdie on the 17th hole.
The American concluded his opening round at three under par. His strong form continued throughout the tournament, ultimately leading him to claim victory at The Open Championship.
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Harris English emerged as his nearest competitor, posting a final score of 66 to conclude at 13 under par.
Scheffler's triumph marked another significant achievement for the world No 1, who has set the bar high with the rest of the players on the tour currently scrambling to catch up.