Fan lets one rip during Scottie Scheffler shot at The Open Championship

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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — As Scottie Scheffler stepped on the gas at the Open Championship, a spectator was right behind him at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Seconds after the world No. 1 nearly holed a short approach shot at the par-4 17th hole, a fan let loose a fart for the ages that was picked up by television microphones and broadcast to millions around the world.

Commentators couldn’t help themselves as they burst into laughter, even going so far as to join in the fun.

“What are you laughing about?” one said.

“There is so much to say about that shot,” the other replied, before adding, “but let’s stick to the golf.”

However, the television crew finally decided to go all in during the replay.

“Just a little bit of wind from behind, just helped it ease down the green,” one said.

A contender for shot of the day and a lock for fart of the year.

Plenty of eyes were on Scheffler on Thursday after the game’s best player shocked the sports world in his pre-tournament press conference saying he finds professional sports to be “an unsatisfying venture,” and went as far as to question why he does it.

“I’m not out here to inspire the next generation of golfers,” Scheffler said. “I’m not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world because what’s the point? This is not a fulfilling life.”

Perhaps he could use a few fart jokes in his life.

On the course, Scheffler found himself amongst the leaders after the first round, shooting a 3-under par 68 to sit one stroke behind the leaders.