Anyone who’s ever watched golf knows that the fans who shout “get in the hole” the moment a tee shot has been taken are the worst people in the world.

So it was a joy to see one such person brilliantly shot down when he made himself heard during Rory McIlroy’s win at the Irish Open.

"Get in the hole!"

"Get off the course"

😂 pic.twitter.com/GiduEwxBaF — Kevin Mc Gillicuddy (@KMcGillicuddy86) May 22, 2016

It was slightly unclear whether the voice shooting down the over-enthusiastic fan was McIlroy’s caddie JP Fitzgerald or just another spectator who knew better.

Either way, it met with firm approval.

"Get in the hole!"



different guy: "get off the course"



God bless Ireland — Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT (@MikeZaccardi) May 22, 2016

'Get in the hole!' said the clueless Irish Open spectator. 'GET OFF THE COURSE!', came the reply. 😂 — Steve Power (@stevetpower1) May 22, 2016

"Get in the hole" shouts some clown after Rory's tee-shot on 3. "Get off the course" comes the wonderful response #DDFIrishOpen — Phil Casey (@pcaseysafc) May 22, 2016

The punishment for shouting “get in the hole” really ought to be a lifetime ban – - we reckon most golf fans would thoroughly approve.