would go on to win the British Open in 2015 and become one of the most recognisable faces in world golf. Indeed, a run of playing in 69 consecutive majors was only ended in 2021 when he tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the Open at Royal St George's.But back in 2019, the newly appointed Team USA Ryder Cup captain was left red-faced when things didn't quite go to plan at Augusta.
Playing the famous 13th hole, the 510-yard par-five Azalea, Johnson prepared his tee-shot like he would any other.However, this time his practice swing wasn't quite so smooth.
He let his driver get a little too close to his ball, inadvertently hitting it by accident with the toe of the club and watching it then ricochet off the tee.The devout christian then shouted "oh s**t" as he panicked, although his chuckling playing partners - Matt Kuchar and Ian Poulter - didn't appear too sympathetic.
However, unlike many watching both on the course and on television, Johnson was well aware of the ruling that would help him.What's the biggest howler you've made on a golf course?
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