Jose Luis Ballester Urinates in Rae's Creek at Masters

During his Masters debut, Arizona State golfer Jose Luis Ballester made headlines not for his performance on the course, but for an unusual moment when he urinated in Rae's Creek after realizing he had forgotten where the nearest restroom was located. While playing alongside Justin Thomas and defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Ballester took advantage of a lull in play to relieve himself, stating, "I completely forgot that we had those restrooms to the left of the tee box." Though he finished the round with a score of four-over par, he received applause from spectators for his decision, which he described as not embarrassing and something he would do again if necessary. Ballester's unconventional bathroom break overshadowed his mixed performance, as he struggled with two bogeys and a triple bogey but managed to par the last six holes. This incident highlights the pressures and unique circumstances amateur golfers can face in high-profile tournaments like the Masters. Despite the strict traditions at Augusta National, Ballester seemed unfazed by the potential backlash from tournament officials.