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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Matt Fitzpatrick thanks ‘thieves’ for stealing his ball at Wentworth: ‘Saved me a shot’

Matt Fitzpatrick thanked two unknown “thieves” who stole his golf ball during a break in play for rain during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Play in the opening round was halted for more than an hour on Thursday afternoon due to the threat of lightning around the Surrey course. Fitzpatrick hit his drive on the 18th hole into bushes when the siren rang out to signal a suspension in play.

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