Henrik Stenson hit the headlines during the first round of the WGC-CA Championship with an impromptu strip show.
Swedish golfer plays his own skins game in Doral
Henrik Stenson hit the headlines during the first round of the WGC-CA Championship at Doral with an impromptu strip show on the third hole.
The Swedish star hit a wayward drive and his ball landed close to the water hazard in a particularly muddy part of the course.
With Stenson running the risk of having to play the rest of his round with dirty clothes from his swampy lie, he decided to ditch almost all of his attire before playing his shot.
Spectators got more than they bargained for when Stenson stripped off before hitting his second shot.
"I was only wearing two things when I hit the shot, my jocks and my golf glove," said Stenson.
"Shirt, trousers, socks, shoes, hat, the lot was off.
No gear
"Obviously, playing in Florida I didn't have any rain gear in the bag, so that option went out of the window and I felt that if I could hack it out, I could secure a five and that is what I did.
"Because of the mud I couldn't really afford to play in any of my clothes as they would have been a real mess down the last six or so holes so I had no option.
Stenson thinks it was well worth getting his kit off in order to save a shot on his card, although the 32-year-old expects some comments once word gets around.
"I felt that I would definitely save a shot by actually playing the ball. If you are saving a shot, that has to be worth taking your shirt and trousers off," he said.
"I'm sure I'll hear a few comments and once the pictures get out I'll hear a few more no doubt.
"I'll probably take that to the grave with me. I don't think I scared too many spectators off the course...I hope.
"You never know, I might have a new endorsement with Playgirl or something like that."
