Billionaire is Targeted By Protesters At St Andrews
Celtic Football Club shareholder Dermot Desmond was targeted by protesters during a golf tournament at St Andrews. Demonstrators threw tennis balls featuring his face to express dissatisfaction with his leadership of the club.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates how fan frustration with sports club ownership can spill over into unrelated public events.
The historic Old Course at St Andrews witnessed a rare and unsettling moment this past Saturday. While the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship usually draws crowds focused on fairway shots, the third round turned into a stage for political protest. Dermot Desmond, the principal shareholder of Celtic Football Club, found himself at the center of a targeted demonstration while competing alongside five-time major champion Brooks Koepka. This incident stands out as a stark reminder that the golf course is not always a sanctuary from the outside world.
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