Heated Showdown: Li Haotong Snaps at Heckler, Lowry Struggles at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Li Haotong, the Chinese world No. 71 golfer, found himself in the center of an intense on-course incident at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. After breaking a club in frustration, Li was met with a heckler's taunts, to which he responded with a sharp retort and a gesture.

The sudden flare-up occurred as Li was practicing on the driving range, having just finished a disappointing round one performance that included a double bogey to cap off a 77. Clearly frustrated with his play, Li's caddie delivered a broken lob wedge to a nearby bin, prompting a spectator to shout,