Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s largest shareholder, is targeted by a Celtic fan protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews. Multiple outlets report that fans throw tennis balls onto the course as Desmond is present, with at least one account describing the protestors as wearing balaclavas.
Police inquiries are underway following the incident, according to reports. The Daily Record says an increased security presence is deployed around the St Andrews course in response to the disruption. Another report notes that a protest statement is released by a Celtic fan group in connection with the action.
Across the coverage, the main points align: Desmond is the focal target, the protest involves tennis balls thrown toward the course during the Dunhill event, and the incident triggers a security and law-enforcement response. Differences in the articles focus on whether they emphasize the security measures, the description of the protestors’ appearance, or the fan group’s follow-up statement.
