Woman Hospitalised After Wayward Koepka Drive At Ryder Cup
A woman received injuries after Koepka's drive hit her in the face on the 6th hole
A woman received injuries after Koepka's drive hit her in the face on the 6th hole
Woman Hospitalised After Wayward Koepka Drive At Ryder Cup
A woman suffered injuries on day one at the Ryder Cup after being hit in the face by a wayward drive from Brooks Koepka.
The three-time major champion hit one offline on the 6th hole and it struck the woman just above her eye.
She fell to the ground and was covered in a coat whilst staff placed bandages around her injury.
Koepka was visibly shaken after the incident and gave the lady a signed glove.
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She was taken to hospital and has apparently not suffered any serious injuries according to a European Tour spokesperson.
He eventually went on to win his match along with Tony Finau after the pair won the 18th hole against Justin Rose and Jon Rahm.
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Koepka was rested for the afternoon foursomes session after the USA won the morning fourballs 3-1.
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