Naked streaker rugby tackled by golfer who celebrates bringing him down at The Open

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Tiger Woods winning in 2006 just two months after his father passed away and the superb Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus going head-to-head in 1977., the historic Open has had it all.But perhaps one of the most infamous moments of the tournament’s history involved Peter Jacobsen in 1985.READ MORE:Golf ball ends up in woman's shopping bag at The Open after very wayward shotIn the final round of the Championship 37 years ago, a streaker made their way through the galleries and into play at the 18th hole at Royal St.

George's. After successfully evading police for a little while, American pro Peter Jacobsen took matter into his own hands, tackling the guy to the ground.The 68-year-old gave a throwback account of the incident and was stunned to have his concentration thrown off in the most bizarre way. “I do remember coming up the 18 and it's very impressive and all of a sudden we got to the green,” the American recalled.“Out from behind the green comes this naked man.

He was wearing nothing, he was wearing his birthday suit.” The audience chuckled as the man enjoyed his five minutes of fame, which escalated to raucous cheers once Jacobsen took the man down and allowed security to escort the man off the premises.“I remember saying ‘if this guy comes near me I’m going to knock him down, I’m going to tackle him’, he added. “I think he thought he was going to run right by me, I just stepped into his line, I went low, turned my head, closed my eyes and I shut my mouth, which is hard for me to do.”What's the most bizarre thing you've ever witnessed at The Open?

Let us know in the comments section.However, the incident had a negative impact on Jacobsen's game as he struggled to hit a successful shot after the damage done to the green..