Scottie Scheffler had to contend with a fan's fart as he was taking a shot during his opening round at this year's Open Championship. The world No.1 is going in search of his first-ever Open title, having won three major titles so far in his career.

The American, whose philosophical rant about the value of success went viral earlier this week, was gearing up for an approach shot on the 17th. It was as Scheffler was following through with his backswing that the wind - a different type from what he's used to - kicked up.

It was picked up by the microphones dotted around the Royal Portrush course, with the untimely release of gas causing the commentators to erupt into laughter. Speaking on the US broadcast, Andrew Cotter said: "There was so much to say about that shot, the sound off the clubface... extraordinary."

It was made all the better by Scheffler's shot almost trickling into the hole, with the ball just edging past the left-hand side of the cup. The co-commentator chimed in with: "Just a little bit of wind from behind just helped it ease down the green."

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