Photobomber in a Union Jack beanie ruins U.S. Open trophy ceremony

After winning the U.S. Open, Webb Simpson probably felt he had earned his moment in the spotlight.
But one fan had other ideas and decided to 'photobomb' the prize-giving ceremony.
Squawking like a bird and dressed in a beanie hat, the spectator interrupted the trophy presentation at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

The fan disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson watches on

The photobomber was quickly dragged away after the incident at the U.S. Open Championship

The bold photobombing during the prize giving ceremony was caught entirely on camera

His fame was short lived, however, as he was unceremoniously dragged away by a US Golf Association official.

 

He was subsequently handcuffed and arrested by officers.

Webb Simpson later said he thought the bizarre incident was all part of the presentation

The golfer appeared to take the attempt to steal the limelight in good spirits

The bizarre incident - which happened as NBC's Bob Costas interviewed Simpson following his maiden major title victory - was all played out on camera.
Despite the somewhat audacious attempt, though, the 'photobombing' failed to take away the limelight from the golfer for long.
The 26-year-old, who now climbs to fifth in the world, became the 15th different major winner in a row.

Police officers subsequently arrested the photobomber before he was carted off

The crazed fan's moment in the spotlight lasted only a few seconds before he was escorted away

He is also now the third consecutive American to win one of golf's grand slam events after beating Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell and fellow countryman Michael Thompson by one shot.
Speaking to the BBC, Simpson said: 'I've never felt nerves like I felt today.
'I had to hit my legs because I couldn't feel them.

The man's distinctive Union Jack beanie hat was removed before he was taken away by officers

'I probably prayed more the last three holes than I ever did in my life.'
The American also commented on the bizarre photobombing, saying the moment caught him completely by surprise:
'He just appeared in front of me.
I wasn't sure if that was part of the deal.'

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