Bridge Sags, Spectators Are Soaked
A bridge over a small creek on the Cherry Hills Country Club course sagged into the water Thursday under the weight of about 100 spectators, soaking several people.
About 100 fans had crowded onto the metal and wood bridge to the left of the 12th green to get a glimpse of Tom Watson’s tee shot. The bridge spans a shallow creek and is normally used by carts.
The middle of the bridge caved in, slowly dipping into the water, taking several spectators with it. Some fans got wet up to their knees, but no one was injured.
A club spokesman said the bridge likely would not be fixed before the end of the PGA Championship. The gallery will be routed around it, he said.
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