Billy Horschel Tells Unruly Fan to 'Shut the Hell Up' at PGA Tour's Phoenix Open
February 11, 2024
Billy Horschel has had enough of the rowdy crowd at this weekend's Phoenix Open.
The 37-year-old was caught yelling at an unruly fan at TPC Scottsdale during Sunday's final round while competitor Nicolo Galletti was taking a swing on the 11th hole.
"Buddy, when he's over the shot, shut the hell up, man," Horschel yelled, according to ESPN. "Come on, he's trying to hit a damn golf shot here. It's our f---ing job."
Elsewhere on the course, three-time major champion Jordan Spieth got frustrated when a fan yelled during his backswing.
"What the f---?" Spieth said.
The Phoenix Open, dubbed the "Greatest Show on Grass," has long been a fan-favorite PGA Tour event as hundreds of thousands of spectators descend on TPC Scottsdale for the party-like atmosphere. The majority of fans congregate on the 16th hole, which includes a 20,000-seat grandstand.
During Saturday's third round, the tournament had to close the entry gates and stop allowing fans on the course around 2 p.m. local time because it was too crowded. Alcohol sales were also temporarily stopped as things got out of hand.
When the tournament officially concludes and players meet with members of the media, it's going to be interesting to hear what they have to say about this weekend's disruptive crowd.
