New photo Large Rhea takes up residence in a Worcestershire golf club

An escaped 6ft rhea has made its home on a prestigious golf club - and has refused to leave for so long, it's even now been given a name.

The large flightless bird, dubbed 'Linford' after Linford Christie because of his ability to reach speeds of up to 40mph, escaped from his owner's home in Harvington, Worcestershire, in October.

After travelling five miles by road, the 13-week-old bird set up residence at nearby Evesham Golf Club and has stayed put ever since.

Linford, the Rhea, escaped from his home and has moved into Evesham Golf Course in Worcestershire 

Club professional Robert Steele, pictured, said staff at the course are happy to allow their new resident to live at the club

The club's committee are considering a new local rule concerning Linford's large foot prints when left in a bunker

Staff say Linford - who loves apples and is set to grow even taller - is unfazed by the golfers. 

Robert Steele, head professional at Evesham Golf Club, said: 'I've played golf all over the world and have never experienced anything like this.

'Now, between coaching, I take people out on the buggy just to see the bird.'

Green staff only became aware of Linford's new home when they spotted his unusual footprints in the bunkers.

Since then, many have attempted to catch the bird, who particularly loves the river hole, but no one has succeeded.

Linford's owner Amy Gardner, who has a lot of animals, including two other rheas, has since given up on attempting to return him and said the 124-year-old golf club can take honorary ownership of him for as long as he wants to stay.

Linford's owner Amy Gardner, who has a lot of animals, including two other rheas, has since given up on attempting to return him and said the 124-year-old golf club can take honorary ownership of him for as long as he wants to stay

Staff at the nine-hole course even changed the name of hole seven - currently known as the Linford hole - in his honour

Members have also welcomed Linford, and professionals are even considering adding a local rule to accommodate his footprints and whereabouts

Ryan Cleary, assistant professional, said: 'We follow Linford around on a buggy just to keep up with him'

Staff at the nine-hole course even changed the name of hole seven - currently known as the Linford hole - in his honour.

And members have also welcomed Linford, and professionals are even considering adding a local rule to accommodate his footprints and whereabouts.

Ryan Cleary, assistant professional, said: 'We follow Linford around on a buggy just to keep up with him.

'He seems to be enjoying all the fruits the course has to offered and the views of the River Avon.

'Linford's owner is aware he's here and doesn't mind - she drops food off and we are going to look after him for as long as he wants to stay.

'While we do work on our seventh hole, we have readjusted the course and called it the Linford hole.'

Green staff only became aware of Linford's new home when they spotted his unusual footprints in the bunkers

 

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