AUGUSTA, Georgia – In a surprising twist at the Masters, Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester stole the show for an unexpected reason during Thursday's first round. While his golf game left fans wanting more, it was his audacious act of nature that had spectators buzzing.

The 21-year-old golfer, who had struggled initially on the course, found himself in a peculiar situation. As he played alongside Justin Thomas, who faced a delay on the 13th green, Ballester felt the urgent need to relieve himself. Seizing the lull in action, he boldly slipped away to a nearby creek, thinking, "This is my chance!" Surprisingly, his choice was met with cheers from onlookers.

"I was hoping nobody would see me, but when they started clapping, it caught me off guard," Ballester recounted with a chuckle. "It turned out to be one of the loudest rounds of applause I received all day!"

Despite the potential for backlash, Ballester was unfazed by his cheeky decision. "Honestly, it wasn’t embarrassing at all. If I had to do it again, I absolutely would!" he asserted, showcasing his carefree spirit.

After enduring a challenging front nine, which included two bogeys and a double bogey, Ballester rebounded on the back nine, finishing with six consecutive pars to post a four-over 76, leaving him tied for 73rd place.

Meanwhile, British golfer Justin Rose surged ahead, dominating the leaderboard with a stunning 65. As the Masters unfolds, all eyes are on both the serious and the humorous moments that contribute to the legendary golf tournament experience.