A group of Florida golfers had to deal with an unexpected hazard on Thursday in the form of an aeroplane on the golf course. But they didn’t let it ruin their round — and even wound up getting in an extra workout.
The wild scene happened at Del Tura Golf & Country Club in North Fort Myers, where a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the ninth green. Fortunately, no one was hurt, including the pilot who was the lone person on the aircraft.
Here’s an announcement — and photos — from the Lee County Sheriff’s official Twitter feed:
Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Del Tura golf course in North Fort Myers this morning for an emergency plane landing
The pilot was the only occupant on board & was uninjured
The plane was moved off the course & no golfers were forced to take a mulligan⛳️ pic.twitter.com/NxqILKXrPu
— Carmine Marceno – Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) February 2, 2023
And he’s not kidding about the no mulligan thing.
Ryan French obtained a message — and another photo — from a witness on the scene, who confirmed the golfers were able to push the plane off the putting surface so play could continue. Amazing.
A plane made an emergency landing on the 9th hole Del Tura Country Club in Florida.
Like any good golfers would they pushed the plane off of the green so they finish the hole. pic.twitter.com/GLHkm7Sngq
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) February 2, 2023
That’s dedication to the game right there. And who says golf isn’t a team sport?
Anyway, we’re glad no one was hurt. And that no one’s round was spoilt.