“Snipers”: Golf fans astonished after a swarm of bees invaded the field at the Mexico Open

A rare and unexpected incident occurred at the Mexico Open in Vidanta on Thursday, when a swarm of bees invaded the field during a golf match. Players and spectators were stunned and amused by the sight of thousands of buzzing insects flying around the course.The incident happened during the second round of the PGA Tour event. The people involved were golfers Fred Van Rooyen, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari, their respective caddies and other members of the crew. They were on the 18th hole, with Van Rooyen getting ready to make a swing when they noticed the swarm approaching.PGA TOUR@PGATOUR&quot;I have never seen anything like that.&quot;A swarm of bees was probably not something @FredVR_ and crew saw coming @MexicoOpenGolf 30844&quot;I have never seen anything like that.&quot;A swarm of bees was probably not something @FredVR_ and crew saw coming @MexicoOpenGolf 😅 https://t.co/4RjzysQ5qxPlayers, caddies and crew had to lie down on the ground for several minutes to avoid the bees. Besides that, and a few minutes delay, the incident didn’t have any consequences for the Mexico Open.Fans' reactions started immediately, mostly joking and making references to the 1995 American movie “Tommy Boy”, where a couple of friends pretended to be under a swarm of bees to get rid of the police:&quot;Snipers,&quot; @gene_bruihl said on TwitterGene Bruihl@gene_bruihl@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Snipers@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Snipers“Your fire arms are useless against them,” @jsc403b said, quoting Tommy Boy@jsc403b@jsc403b@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf “Your fire arms are useless against them”@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf “Your fire arms are useless against them”Phil H@FIGJAM_PH@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf31@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf https://t.co/lJQ7kE8M43&quot;First thing I thought watching this muted was oh we shooting up golf courses now #murica,&quot; @MJDoubleV said.Mike van Veen@MJDoubleV@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf First thing I thought watching this muted was oh we shooting up golf courses now #murica2@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf First thing I thought watching this muted was oh we shooting up golf courses now #murica&quot;Stop drop and roll always,&quot; @AussieJohn23 posted@johnybegood@AussieJohn23@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Stop drop and roll always@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Stop drop and roll always https://t.co/wVXOEQDo04&quot;Look at all those fans hitting the ground!,&quot; @dadago2021 said.Dadago ❌@dadago2021@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Look at all those fans hitting the ground! 🤣🤣@PGATOUR @FredVR_ @MexicoOpenGolf Look at all those fans hitting the ground! 🤣🤣The Mexico Open has its own Tommy BoyDespite this episode, The Mexico Open at Vidanta closed on its opening day with success. After the first round, Austin Smotherman is leading the board with an 8 under 63.&quot;The New Tommy Boy&quot; Erick van Rooyen, goes second with a seven-under 64. Six players are tied for third place, with a 6 under 65. They include Stephan Jaeger, Eric Cole, Taylor Pendrith, Raul Pereda, Tony Finau and Tano Goya.Here is the list of the first 20 players after Round One:Austin SmothermanErik van RooyenStephan JaegerEric ColeTaylor PendrithRaul PeredaTony FinauTano GoyaRichy WerenskiAustin CookSean O'HairBrandon WuScott HarringtonJon RahmGary WoodlandMatt WallaceBeau HosslerBen TaylorCarson YoungHarry HallKevin Roy

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