If you’ve watched any of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches this week, it’s extra possible than not you’ve seen dozens of birds roaming the grounds at PGA National.
They appear like geese, however then once more they don’t. So what are they?
They’re Egyptian geese, and whereas they might appear harmless sufficient, they’re recognized to attack alligators now and again. And they’re a fixture on the Cognizant Classic as a lot because the followers and golfers are throughout event week.
Think they’re too cute to go after golfers? Look at this picture from 2017, when European Ryder Cup captain (and TV analyst this week) Luke Donald was working for his life.
Luke Donald is chased by an Egyptian goose on the golf green of the sixth gap in the course of the second spherical of The Honda Classic at PGA National (Champion). Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Not so cute now, are they?
Nevertheless, right here’s a take a look at photographs of Egyptian geese via the years on the Cognizant (previously Honda) Classic.
2024 Cognizant Classic
General view of Geese walking on the course previous to The Cognizant Classic in The Palm…
General view of Geese walking on the course previous to The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 28, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Classic
Egyptian geese stroll on the eighth fairway as Chris Kirk waits to his his strategy shot…
Egyptian geese stroll on the eighth fairway as Chris Kirk waits to his his strategy shot in the course of the closing spherical of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort & Spa on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
2024 Cognizant Classic
Egyptian geese patrol the golf green on the eighth gap in the course of the opening spherical of The Cognizant…
Egyptian geese patrol the golf green on the eighth gap in the course of the opening spherical of The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort & Spa on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
2024 Cognizant Classic
Fans watch the motion on the 4th inexperienced as a pair of Egyptian geese peck at…
Fans watch the motion on the 4th inexperienced as a pair of Egyptian geese peck on the vegetation on the in the course of the first spherical of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort & Spa on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
2024 Cognizant Classic
General view of Geese walking on the course previous to The Cognizant Classic in The Palm…
General view of Geese walking on the course previous to The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 28, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
The Honda Classic
An Egyptian goose walks on the ahead tee field on the 4th gap as Matt Jones…
An Egyptian goose walks on the ahead tee field on the 4th gap as Matt Jones (R) and J.B. Holmes walk down the golf green in the course of the closing spherical of The Honda Classic golf event. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
