Horschel said he wondered if the officer was going to use a Taser to try and distract the gator.
And when a gator made its way onto the course at PGA National on Thursday, Horschel knew what to do.
Let's explain: 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.
Horschel had just finished playing the sixth hole at PGA National, his 15th hole of the day in Round 1 of the Cognizant Classic.
So, Horschel's day in wildlife terms: four birdies, one eagle and one gator.