Golf can be a crazy game sometimes, and the opening round of the Mexico Open proved just that. Both golfers and spectators were left feeling greatly amused as a swarm of bees made its way to the Vidanta Vallarta on Thursday.

Erik Van Rooyen, Chez Reavie, and Francesco Molinari were in the middle of the play when the strange incident occurred. The startling moment, which was caught on camera, has now incited hilarious reactions from golf fans on Instagram.

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Golfers duck for cover to avoid swarm of bees during PGA Tour event

On Thursday, a swarm of bees surrounded Erik van Rooyen before his shot on No. 10 at the Vidanta Vallarta, forcing him to hit the turf. “Bees Bees Bees!” the golfer exclaimed, prompting Reavie, Molinari, and the caddies to follow suit.

Their reaction to the bees also amused the commentators, one of whom remarked, “That is the most unusual thing I have ever seen on a golf course!” Once the coast was clear, everyone seemed to have a laugh about the entire fiasco.

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South Africa’s van Rooyen later commented on the “funny” situation, sharing that he did not want to get “stung by those bad boys.” In spite of the distraction, the golfer will be happy with his first day’s performance. The 33-year-old, who carded a 7-under 64, sits one shot back of leader Austin Smotherman.

Fans react as bees take over Mexico Open

The Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta promises many thrills over the next few days as golfers compete for an incredible $7.7 million prize purse.  Reigning champion Jon Rahm, has also returned to defend his trophy. However, the event got off to a rather amusing start on Thursday, with many bees swarming onto the field. Fans couldn’t help but react to the unique situation.

As the LIV vs. PGA drama picks up steam, fans have a bunch of jokes about the entire ordeal up their sleeves. Reacting to the viral clip from Vidanta Vallarta, one said, “Greg Norman had those planted.”

The golfers’ decision to duck surprised many, with one saying, “I did not know stop drop and roll also applied to bee attacks.” “Is he ducking from a bee?” commented another.

“Things men would do for golf 😝,” said one golf enthusiast. “The beez put ‘em on his kneez.”

Another fan came in with an iconic pop culture reference. “Not the bees! – Nicolas Cage,” he wrote, drawing a parallel between the scene at Vidanta and Cage’s infamous 2006 film, The Wicker Man.

“Thought this said ‘beers’ at first glance and was just waiting for this dude to get rocked by a flying beer can. I need some sleep,” read another hilarious comment.

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What do you think of the hilarious moment from Mexico Open? Who are you rooting for to win the PGA Tour event? Let us know in the comments below.