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One D star has a mixed day at the Masters
WWOS staff
One Direction star Niall Horan had a mixed day caddying for Rory McIlroy at the Masters Par-3 Contest at Augusta.
The keen golfer was thrilled to lend a hand to the world no. 1, but was left red-faced after slipping over on some pine tree needles and later shanking a tee shot into the water when McIlroy handed him his club on the ninth hole.
However, he did provide some joy for fans, with the pop star mobbed by autograph hunters and also relishing the chance to meet with his heroes, including Tiger Woods.
One Direction star Niall Horan was thrilled to caddie for Rory McIlroy at Augusta.
The Irishman lapped up the chance to meet his idols, including Tiger Woods.
Not that it distracted him for long as he walked the course with McIlroy.
Horan is an accomplished golfer, playing off a handicap of 12.
The pop star proved popular with autograph hunters.
He looked right at home carrying McIlroy's bag.
... and relished the chance to chew the fat with the world no. 1.
Horan was only too happy to accept the chance for a tee shot on the ninth hole.
But the pressure got to him and he shanked his shot into a lake.
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