‘There’s something you don’t see every day!’ – Laughter in LIV Golf Adelaide commentary box as Thomas Pieters finds hole already full before putt
By Marko Tankosic
SME News Balkan. Belgian golfer Thomas Pieters experienced one of the most unusual moments of the tournament during the second round of LIV Golf Adelaide, when he discovered a ball sitting in the hole before he could finish his putt.
The surprising incident unfolded at The Grange Golf Club on the 12th hole. After narrowly missing a birdie attempt, Pieters approached the cup expecting a routine tap-in for par. Instead, he paused in disbelief as he noticed another ball already inside the hole.
Looking around in confusion, the 34-year-old pointed toward the cup as spectators reacted with laughter and cheers. Pieters calmly removed the mystery ball and tossed it toward the side of the green, creating a light-hearted moment amid the competition.
Despite the distraction, Pieters carded a three-under-par 69 for the day, moving to two-under overall and placing him 37th in the standings.
Rahm Leads as Tournament Heats Up
While Pieters provided the comic relief, Jon Rahm delivered a masterclass performance. The Spaniard fired a remarkable nine-under-par 63 to seize the halfway lead at 13-under, narrowly missing the tournament scoring record.
Close behind is Ben Campbell, who matched Rahm’s 63 and thrilled fans by holing a fairway iron on the 18th for an eagle.
However, the standout shot of the day came from fellow Spaniard David Puig, who holed his second shot on a par-five for a rare albatross — one of golf’s most difficult achievements.
DeChambeau Slips, Kim Surges
Bryson DeChambeau looked poised to dominate but slipped slightly after recording two bogeys on par-three holes. His four-under 67 left him in third place, just behind Campbell.
Meanwhile, Anthony Kim continued his impressive resurgence with a second consecutive 65, climbing to 10-under and strengthening his position among the contenders.
Course record holder Talor Gooch kept pace by matching the day’s lowest rounds, while Australian fan favorite Marc Leishman fell down the leaderboard after a level-par 72.
A Moment Fans Won’t Forget
Although the leaderboard battle is intensifying, Pieters’ unexpected discovery may become one of the tournament’s most replayed highlights — a reminder that even at the highest level, golf can still deliver unpredictable and entertaining moments.
