In a challenge with former Real Madrid player Gareth Bale, golf star Rory McIlroy made an incredible shot by hitting a flying drone, and it went viral on social media.
Golf star Rory McIlroy hit a flying drone in a challenge with Gareth Bale, former Real Madrid player. The video that went viral on social media was recorded at the HSBC Championship practice field in Abu Dhabi.
The challenge was to knock down the drone with a golf ball after a swing. Bale, a huge golf enthusiast, started off with some shots and almost hit his target.
Then it was McIlroy’s turn, and he came very close to hitting the drone. It didn’t take long for the flying object to come down, and McIlroy celebrated the feat with excitement. The drone was many meters off the ground.
“We can go home, mission accomplished,” said the former Real Madrid player after losing the challenge.
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