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R&A to assess guidance for golf fans after Ryder Cup spectator 'loses sight in one eye'

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Brooks Koepka's tee-shot during the first day of the Ryder Cup was wayward and struck fan Corine Remande - who is now planning to sue organisers, saying she has lost sight in her right eye

The R&A are to assess their guidance to golf fans after a fan at the Ryder Cup claims she lost sight in one eye after being hit by a golf ball, Sky Sports News understands.

Corine Remande, 49, is planning to sue the European Tour after a tee shot from American Brooks Koepka veered into the crowd and hit her in the right eye.

US Open champion Koepka swiftly apologised to Remande following the incident. However, Remande told AFP on Monday she planned to seek legal action, claiming there was no warning from officials before the ball hurtled into the gallery.

Remande also said as well as a fractured eye socket, she had "an explosion of the eyeball" because of the blow.

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Europe vice-captain Graeme McDowell and Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew reflect on an incident where a spectator 'lost sight in one eye' after a wayward tee shot at the Ryder Cup

The R&A, which organises the Open and Senior Open, has told SSN it assesses its spectator advice before every event, and it will carefully plan viewing areas at Royal Portrush to try to maximise spectator safety.

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