A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won. Let’s explain: Horschel played his college golf for the Florida Gators, so he knows plenty about the wildlife that gets seen on courses in the Sunshine State — including,

This wasn’t Horschel’s first encounter with alligators. He was born in Grant, Florida and has spent his 38 years living in the Sunshine State.

Former University of Florida turned pro golfer Billy Horschel has faced a lot of competition on the golf course over the years, but none quite like the one he stared down last week. The former Gator was on the course at the PGA National on Thursday afternoon when an unexpected visitor arrived on the green—an actual alligator.

Billy Horschel came face to face with an unexpected competitor during his latest stop on the PGA Tour. Spectators at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, Feb. 27, were shocked when an alligator made its way to the course — except for Horschel,

PGA Tour golfer Billy Horschel proved his Florida Man status during his opening round at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday,7. During his round at the PGA National Resort, Horschel,

Billy Horschel surprised everyone by tackling, armed with his golf club, an alligator that had entered the PGA National course in Florida during the Cognizant Classic.

PGA Tour star Billy Horschel sprang into action Thursday during the opening round of the Cognizant Classic, shooing a gator back into the water with his 60-degree wedge.

"The majority of the time, they’re fine. I grew up with my dad grabbing their tail when they’re on the side of the bank and shooing them back in the water. I never touched a tail with my hand but I’ve done it with a club.