VIKTOR HOVLAND was pooed on by a bird during Thursday’s Open Championship action.

The Norwegian has been in action at Royal Liverpool.

He entered the 15th hole on even par – but found himself a little distracted as he prepared his approach.

As he was about to swing, Hovland suddenly backed away.

He then admitted: “I just got s*** on!”

The 25-year-old was able to see the funny side of the incident – laughing at his misfortune.

Hovland wasn’t too badly affected – going on to par the hole.

But fans couldn’t help but lap up the amusing incident on social media.

One wrote: “That bird definitely just changed Hovland’s betting odds and it has absolutely no idea.”

Another exclaimed: “That’s good luck!”

While a third joked: “Can’t believe the drone operator did that.”

A fourth admitted: “As a Viktor Hovland bettor I’m very happy.”

And another quipped: “Justin Thomas still had a worse day.”

A further social media user opined: “That’s him winning his first Major confirmed then…”