SKY SPORTS have had to apologise during their live coverage of The Open Championship after golfer Jordan Smith yelled explicitly in a fit of rage.
Englishman Smith, 33, hit his tee-ball miles wayward at the third and was audibly unimpressed.
Sky Sports have been forced to apologise to viewers following the language of Jordan Smith Credit: Getty
Smith raged at himself and used x-rated language Credit: Getty
Following his poor drive at the third, Smith shouted: “f**k me.”
And the broadcasters, who clearly felt the need to protect themselves from the regulator, quickly apologised to viewers.
Smith’s fury was perhaps understandable as he faces his worst ever finish.
He’s currently T48 on +1, with his worst ever finish being T47 four years ago.
The star also missed the half-way cut in 2024.
At the , American player leads the way and is gunning for his first major victory.
However it’s tight, with Ryan Fox, Kim Si Woo, Ryan Gerard and Lucas Herbert all breathing down his neck.
Earlier in the week from inside 4ft.
Fans on-course and at home were subjected to Smith’s foul language Credit: PA
The American went on to bow out after two rounds as he failed to make the cut.
also made headlines as he .
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