We got a streaker on hole 16 😭😭😭 #wastemanagement pic.twitter.com/JEmQ7paHAx

— Alex Monaco (@Alex__Monaco) February 10, 2023

🚨 Streaker alert on No. 16 🚨#WMPhoenixOpen pic.twitter.com/SET8AEDoTu

— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) February 10, 2023

The Waste Management Open is one of the biggest events in the golfing world, attracting top players and thousands of fans every year. However, this year’s tournament will be remembered for a different reason: a streaker interrupted play on the 16th hole during the final round.

As the players approached the green, a man in his mid-twenties suddenly ran onto the course, completely naked, and started sprinting towards the flagstick. The crowd was stunned as they had never seen anything like this before, and the commentators were left speechless. Security quickly reacted and tackled the streaker before he reached the green, but the damage had been done and play was stopped for several minutes as the man was removed from the course.

The streaker’s antics sparked outrage among fans and players alike, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment. Some felt that the man’s actions were disrespectful to the players, the tournament and the sport, while others thought it was just a harmless prank. Despite the criticism, the streaker has since become somewhat of a cult hero, with videos of his run going viral on social media and even inspiring memes and merchandise.

The Waste Management Open organizers have since issued a statement condemning the man’s actions, stating that they have zero tolerance for such behaviour and will take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. They also apologized to the players and fans for the disruption to play and reassured everyone that the tournament will continue as planned.