Video Shows South African Golfer Erik Van Rooyen Taking Cover From Bee Attack

• A South African golfer had to worry less about about getting birdies and more about an unpleasant experience with bees
• Erik van Rooyen had to duck for cover when a swarm flew converged on the golf course as he was about to tee off
• A viral video showed this funny but concerning moment, but nothing serious happened beyond social media being abuzz with lame puns

Erik van Rooyen’s opening round at the Mexico Open at Vidanta generated plenty of buzz in more ways than one.

Van Rooyen, who shot a 7-under 64 and sits just one shot back of the lead held by Austin Smotherman, was attacked by a swarm of bees on the 10th hole. The swarm caused van Rooyen and playing partners Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari to get down on their knees or stomachs to avoid getting stung.

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He said to the PGA's website:

“I just saw them here and I just told my caddie, I'm like, ‘Bees, bees, bees,’ and he looks at me like I'm crazy,” said van Rooyen. “So, I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. (Molinari) and (Reavie) look at me like I'm nuts and then they realised, like, 30 seconds later … the bees just went right at them. It's funny, but certainly don't want to get stung by those bad boys.”

To his credit, van Rooyen made par on the hole. All the more impressive, No. 10 played as the second-toughest of the day.

Van Rooyen added:

“I had a 4-iron in my hand to a pin that’s tucked on the right. You’ve just got reset and refocus, so it’s simple.”

Lions vs hyenas on golf course

The Kruger National Park is known for its many wondrous and weird sights.

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Even by these standards, what transpired at the Skukuza Golf Club needs to be seen to be believed. While approaching the third hole, an unnamed golfer happened upon a kill involving a pack of hungry hyenas eating a giraffe, as per Sports Brief.

While the feast unfolded, a courageous lion stole in on the action, getting in a few quick bites.