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Video: Watch Bobcat on Course Behind Mel Reid During 2019 Hope Founders Cup

Mar 22, 2019
Mel Reid, of England, tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Shoal Creek, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mel Reid, of England, tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Shoal Creek, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Golfers hate being interrupted in the middle of their backswing, but Mel Reid might not have argued if hers had been disturbed by an unexpected guest during her opening round at the 2019 Hope Founders Cup on Thursday.

With Reid preparing to take her second shot on the 16th hole at the Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona, a bobcat could be seen crossing the course behind her:

Undisturbed by the animal's appearance, Reid secured par on the hole.

The 31-year-old Englishwoman was quick to joke at her caddy Mark Wallington's expense, though:

It's not the first time a feline has caused a stir at a sporting event this year.

In February, a black cat enjoyed a cameo appearance in Everton's 3-1 Premier League defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England:

Though the bobcat had no impact on her performance, Reid will be hoping for an improved second round on Friday, having shot a one-over 73 to sit T90 on the leaderboard.

Celine Boutier of France topped the standings at the close of play with a score of eight under, putting her one shot ahead of a chasing pack of five players.

Michelle Wie Engaged to Jonnie West, Son of NBA Legend Jerry West

Mar 11, 2019
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 28: Michelle Wie of United States plays her shot from the 14th tee during the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on February 28, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 28: Michelle Wie of United States plays her shot from the 14th tee during the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on February 28, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

American golf star Michelle Wie could trade 18 holes for hoops after announcing her engagement to Jonnie West, the son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West.

Wie took to Instagram on Sunday and shared photos of the couple's proposal along with the caption: "My person for life!!!!! #WieGoesWest."

West, 30, serves as director of basketball operations for the Golden State Warriors, who currently lead the NBA's Pacific Division and are on course to contest another Finals this season. 

His father, Jerry, spent a 15-year playing career with the Lakers and won the 1972 NBA championship, one of 14 years in which he was also named an NBA All-Star. He also coached the Lakers from 1976 to 1979 and served as an executive with the Warriors from 2011 to 2017, per TMZ.

Wie recently saw her 2019 season put on hold after suffering a recurrence of an old hand injury at the HSBC Women's World Championship:

The 29-year-old won the U.S. Women's Open in 2014 but has struggled to contest as highly for titles in recent years, with injuries one of the factors limiting her to just three top-10 finishes at her last 20 major tournament appearances.

There are worse ways to spend one's time during recovery than with a wedding to organise.

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