American Golf Pro Faced Nightmare Scenario at DP World Tour Event Before Tournament Even Began

Corey Shaun’s 2025 season has been nothing short of chaotic. After finishing T65 at the Argentina Open, the golfer believed he had no chance at the Joburg Open—until he received an unexpected invitation. However, the real trouble began when airline staff denied him boarding due to a rejected yellow fever vaccination letter. Once he secured an exemption letter, he finally arrived in Johannesburg, only to discover his golf clubs were still in Argentina. After all these setbacks, he missed the cut and lost out on a fee to cover his expenses. Nevertheless, according to the latest news, it’s not over yet, even in Turkey.

According to Corey Shaun, who will play at the Turkish Airlines Open starting on May 8, his day became “adventurous” the moment he touched down in Turkey. Here’s how his arrival in Antalya unfolded: he haggled with the airport taxi driver for a fare of $10, and he ended up on a dirt road at 1 AM in complete darkness. However, the night (and the nightmare) was far from over for Shaun. With over 50 pounds of luggage in hand, he walked half a mile to reach his Airbnb, all while street dogs chased him! Talk about experiencing an eventful day even before the actual event!

Having tackled so many adventures in a single day, the golfer updated his fans about the same on his Instagram story with the caption: “Adventures in pro golf: haggling $10 off the airport taxi driver, getting dropped off on a dirt road at 1 am in pitch black, and searching for my Airbnb half a mile away lugging around two 50+ pound bags while evading angry street dogs.” Taking note of this moment, Bunkered Golf’s writer, Ben Parsons, shared on his X account, “American Corey Shaun is in the field at the Turkish Airlines Open this week, and I’m very glad we didn’t share the same journey here.” Most of the fans will say so, we’re sure.

Despite Shaun’s lighthearted take on the situation, Turkey is facing a serious problem with stray dogs, with an estimated 4 million roaming the streets and rural areas. The issue became so severe that, in 2024, the Turkish government proposed a controversial solution that sparked widespread backlash. In September 2024, lawmakers approved a new law requiring municipalities to capture the millions of stray dogs and take them to shelters. The legislation also mandates the euthanasia of animals that are sick or deemed a danger to humans.

Corey Shaun’s experience may be unique; however, the golf course is getting familiar with dogs.

That one time, a dog disturbed an ongoing game at the 2024 Dunhill Links Championship

In 2024, Gareth Bale returned to the Carnoustie course for the second day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am. This time, he teamed up with PGA Tour star Daniel Brown, and they started strong by scoring 59 in their first round. They were doing well as they played the tough course on Friday, sitting at 19 under, just five strokes behind the leaders.

However, things took a surprising turn for Bale on the 16th hole. After hitting a chip shot that left his ball a few feet from the hole, he walked over to the green to make his putt. Suddenly, a small dog ran onto the course, escaping from its owner, and thought Bale’s ball was a toy. While the fans laughed at the interruption, it sparked a heated debate about the presence of dogs on a golf course.

Fortunately, Bale did not receive a penalty under Rule 9.6 of the USGA, which states, “If your ball is moved by an outside influence, such as an animal or a spectator, there is no penalty to anyone, and the ball must be replaced.” Despite the incident, the championship allows dogs each year. However, the Tour’s website still advises that “[dogs] should be kept on a lead and controlled at all times. Owners are responsible for their own animal.”

What do you think of the issues, especially Corey Shaun’s?