Important: Darren Clarke drops his gum mid-putt, chews it again

IMPORTANT BRITISH OPEN NEWS: Darren Clarke dropped his gum and then ate it again.

The 2011 Open champion was putting when the gum dropped from his mouth. After examination, Clarke invoked the R&A’s Rule 5.0 and popped it back in his mouth. Good thing the gum didn’t hit the ball, or we’d have ourselves a hell of a rules mess.

Never ever forget golf is serious business.

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