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June 20, 2026
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‘Psychotic’ squirrel invades the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Move over, St. Louis Cardinals squirrel. There’s a new rodent making waves.

by Bill Hanstock
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Bill Hanstock
Bill Hanstock is a writer, author and Emmy Award-winning producer. He began writing for SB Nation in 2011.

On the 13th hole during the final round of the 2013 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday, Henrik Stenson and Tiger Woods had their short game interrupted by an attention-starved squirrel.

And because we know you love GIFs, why not have a GIF of the marvelous moment.

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Just a word to the wise though, Tiger. I’d watch my back if I were you.

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Or at least refrain from carrying any peanuts in your pockets or on your immediate person any time in the near future.

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