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Piers Morgan came an almighty cropper during the second round of this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – slicing his drive on the 17th at St Andrews’ Old Course into the hotel grounds.

The controversial TV presenter has become a regular fixture in the tournament in recent times.

However, it appears he still hasn’t figured out how to master the iconic ‘Road’ hole on golf’s most famous course.

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Playing alongside Scottish tour pro Connor Syme, Morgan pegs up his ball and, after a surprisingly short backswing, he sent his ball spinning into the famous hotel and out of bounds to groans from spectators and TV commentators alike.

The 56-year-old, who claims to play off 16, then called for a provisional, saying “the public wants another one”.

Have a look…

Mind the windows, Piers… @piersmorgan experienced a moment to forget at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, sending his tee shot out of bounds and hitting the iconic hotel at St Andrews! pic.twitter.com/Bdxgi1I9UG

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) October 1, 2021

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This isn’t the first time the former Good Morning Britain presenter has been embarrassed by the Old Course.

Back in 2018, this happened…

Piers Morgan shows how NOT to play the 18th at St Andrews… pic.twitter.com/BuO1xgrVJ8

— Golf Unplugged (@golfunpluggedhq) May 21, 2019

By the sounds of things, though, he got his round at Carnoustie on Saturday off to a far better start…

BREAKING: Birdie, net eagle on the 1st at @carnoustiegolf – the ghost of clubhouse- whacking 2018 is finally expunged. @dunhilllinks

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 2, 2021

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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