Fan kicks ball back into play at Presidents Cup, recalls Chicago incidents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

During the Presidents Cup on September 26, a fan kicked a wayward shot from Corey Conners back into play after it went out of bounds. This incident has been compared to other notable moments involving Chicago sports fans, such as the Steve Bartman episode during a Cubs playoff game and a Bears fan catching an extra point during a game years ago. The ball was ruled out of bounds under Rule 11.2, which applies when a person's actions deliberately interfere with the motion of a ball. The incident has sparked conversations about fan interactions in sports.
- •A fan intervened during the Presidents Cup by kicking a golf ball back into play.
- •The shot by Corey Conners was ruled out of bounds under Rule 11.2.
- •Similar past incidents involving Chicago fans have resurfaced in discussions.
- •Rule 11.2 dictates relief procedures for out-of-bounds situations.
- •The tournament took place on September 26, 2026.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Presidents Cup fan kicks golf ball back into play, reviving memories of infamous Chicago fan moments
"A fan at the Presidents Cup inserted himself/herself into the action Saturday. Seems to be a thing in Chicago.
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