THIS is the moment a golf star stepped in to fend off eco-yobs who disrupted play at The Open 2023 today.
Seven-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel was seen halting one of the protestors to prevent them ruining proceedings further after they interrupted play on the green.
twitterBilly Horschel fended off Just Stop Oil protestors at Hoylake[/caption]
PAA Just Stop Oil protester is taken away by police during day two of The Open[/caption]
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PACops leading away the eco yobs after the incident[/caption]
A police officer removes orange paint from the 17th green while cleaners wait to clear the messReuters
The incident happened on the 17th hole, as Horschel and his playing partners Corey Conners and Alex Noren made their way up the par three.
Horschel then led to the protestor in question to the on-running security.
And the keen fans who had gathered for the prestigious tournament were seen cheering the US golfer after his swift actions.
Police could be seen escorting a number of white-shirted protestors away from The Open 2023 Golf course.
Cops handcuffed eco yobs after they interrupted play on the green today.
Pictures showed them letting off orange smoke and spraying orange paint as they selfishly halted the world-renowned championship.
Just Stop Oil activists had already launched protests at the World Snooker Championship, Wimbledon and the Ashes this summer.
An eco-nut charged onto Court 18 and hurled a puzzle and orange confetti during Boulter’s first round match against Australian Daria Saville.
He was quickly tackled and dragged off by security.
Another protestor was previously hurled off the Lord’s pitch by hero England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after attempting to wreck the second Ashes test match.
The Open 2023 is the final golf major of the year with stars such as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler in the thick of the action.
The four-day event saw the world’s top stars tee off yesterday with thousands of golf fans gathered to enjoy the show.
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ReutersA spectator is escorted off the course after being hit in the head by a tee shot on the 12th hole by Zach Johnson[/caption]
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