India, March 13 -- Considered to be one of the greatest golfers in history, Rory McIlroy shocked a fan, who turned into a heckler during The Players Championship on Tuesday. The Northern Irish golfer had a practice round at TPC Sawgrass in Florida, and it didn't go according to plan, as he sent his first tee shot into the water.

In reaction, the fan screamed, "Just like 2011 at Augusta", reminding him of his infamous Masters meltdown more than a decade ago. The then 21-year-old had a similar incident back then, as his ball went into the waters of Rae's Creek at Augusta National, ending his dream of winning The Masters, after coming very close.

After the 35-year-old returned to the tee box for his second shot, he walked straight to the f...