Former Ryder Cup player Paul Casey found himself unable to play on for a while at the Dunhill Links Championship after a dog came onto a green and had some fun with his ball.
The incident came on the 12th hole at Kingsbarns as Casey continued his partnership in the celebrity pro-am with Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps.
Casey tries to get the dog to return his ball
Eventually the dog decided to move on and the former world No 3, on in two at the par five, two-putted for a birdie that lifted him to one under par.
"It's the weirdest thing I've ever had happen on a golf course," said Casey. "I noticed the dog on the 12th tee and he sort of followed us down the fairway before taking a real liking to my golf ball."
Casey and playing partner Michael Phelps see the funny side
Casey was ready to play with another ball but a spectator stopped the pooch near the 13th tee and recovered the original.
A European Tour rules official inspected both and Casey was allowed to play his original ball.
