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, yes, alligators.

"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.

Golfer Billy Horschel helped an alligator leave the golf course during the Cognizant Classic. Billy Horschel surprised everyone when he approached, armed with his golf club, an alligator that had entered the course at PGA National in Florida during the Cognizant Classic.