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Young Spectator Pinned by Golf Cart at Valspar as Koepka Rushes to Help

Officials said the slow-moving transport vehicle caused a brief delay before medical staff cleared the girl to leave without serious injury.

Overview

  • During Saturday's third round on Copperhead's 15th hole, a spectator cart struck a young girl, who briefly ended up underneath the vehicle, according to the NBC broadcast.
  • Tournament medical staff evaluated the child on site, determined there were no serious injuries, and she departed with her family without needing further treatment.
  • Play was paused at the hole for roughly five minutes while officials and medical personnel responded.
  • A Valspar spokesperson said the cart was transporting spectators and was moving very slowly at the time of the incident.
  • Brooks Koepka left the ropes to comfort the girl and later told reporters he felt terrible about the scare but was grateful that reports indicated she was okay.