European Tour event brought to standstill after mass mongoose invasion

The Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa was brought to a halt as mongooses invaded the green

Television cameras caught the moment as 20 mongoose headed straight for the green.

The Nedbank Golf Challenge provides Henrik Stenson with the chance to grasp his second Race to Dubai if he wins at Sun City. Danny Willet, who’s in horrible form, needs to finish inside the top 10 to prevent this from happening.

About 20 mongoose invade the green…

But they know not to interfere with the ball. ?? https://t.co/EBdpVc803Z

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) November 10, 2016

The mongoose is well known for their ability to fight and kill venomous snakes, particularly cobras. They are adept at such tasks due to their agility, thick coats, and specialized acetylcholine receptors that render them resistant or immune to snake venom.