Watch: Pieters snaps driver after hitting ball into water at French Open

Thomas Pieters began his third round Saturday at the French Open by making eight straight pars, but then he found the water hazard off the tee at the ninth.

The error lead to the destruction of his Callaway driver, and a bogey six on the par 5.

Pieters was unable to replace the club because it wasn't damaged in the normal course of play, but it didn't seem to hurt him, making three birdies on the back nine.

The 25-year-old fired a 2-under-par 69, and sits in a tie for second place at 7-under par for the tournament.