Rory McIlroy fractured a fans had after his errant tee-shot hit the spectators left hand on day one of The Open Championship at St Andrews.
McIlroy didn't hit too many sloppy shots today with the 2014 Champion golfer of the year carding an impressive 6-under par to finish his day two shots behind early leader Cameron Young.
One of his few wild tee shots proved to be quite costly for Charlie Kane, who suffered a fractured hand after a McIlroy bomb collided with Kane's knuckle. Kane posted on Twitter after the event to show the damage that the ball had done to his hand.
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"Fractured hand after Rory McIlroy’s drive landed on my knuckle."
"He shouted fore. I did not heed the warning."
In fairness to McIlroy he did at least shout fore!
Charlie returned to St Andrews a little later on in the day and at least appeared to be in good spirits after suffering his unfortunate injury.
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