Gator vs. Gator: Billy Horschel is viral on the PGA tour

Billy Horschel is not new in Florida's wild animals. The former gator knows how to deal with an alligator.

At PGA National, he used this knowledge. A 6-foot gator went on the course. A nearby officer tried to move it. Horschel, who saw the problem, grabbed his wedge and played. He stuck the gator's shoulder. The reptile hesitated and hesitated. Horschel led it back into the water with ease. The moment that was recorded on video was viral. A voice in the background summarized it.

“This is a gator that gets a gator.”

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Gator live

Horschel played for the Florida Gators in college and then saw his appropriate share of reptiles.

“I'm not afraid of Gators,” he said. “You are usually more afraid of us.”

He explained that they only become aggressive during the mating season or when protecting their nests.

“I grew up with my father, who grabbed her cock when they are on the shore side and shook them back into the water,” said Horschel. “I never touched a cock with my hand, but I did it with a club. Not so big. “

People for the ethical treatment of animals (PETA) sent him gatorf -shaped chocolates. They called him the “coolest clubber on the course”. Peta Senior Vice President Lisa Lange praised his friendliness towards wild animals. “Horschel's empathy deserves applause,” she said.

Back to the game

After dealing with the Gator, the Horschel focused on Golf. He had just finished the sixth hole and went to the seventh. He finished the round with a 5-little par 66. On Saturday he was among the top 10, but Bogeys cost him on 16. And 17th holes.

Horschel, 38, remains a proud Florida. He dreams of winning in his home state. “Wining in Florida would be really cool,” he said. At the moment he has a new claim to fame – to tame a gator with a golf club.