Celtic's largest shareholder, Dermot Desmond, faced a protest during the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews. Fans threw tennis balls adorned with images of Desmond's face scored out onto the green of the 15th hole, highlighting their discontent with his leadership.

The Celtic Fans Collective released a statement alongside footage of the incident, stating:

Dermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability. Fans took the chance today to send a message that this arrangement cannot continue.

Desmond, who is the largest individual shareholder of Celtic Football Club, has faced criticism for the club's lack of progress in European competitions and disappointing transfer dealings. Following Brendan Rodgers' resignation at the start of the last season, Desmond attributed many of the team's struggles to the former manager, stirring further unrest among supporters.

At Celtic's annual general meeting in November, which was cut short due to fan protests, Desmond's son Ross defended his father, emphasizing his status as a lifelong Celtic supporter. He vowed that the board would not be swayed by what he termed "aggressive and irrational" criticism, also defending Peter Lawwell and chief executive Michael Nicholson against claims of vilification.

Desmond further criticized a faction of fans related to a recent incident that resulted in the Green Brigade ultras group being banned, labeling them as "bullies." The ongoing tensions between Desmond and the fanbase reflect a deeper dissatisfaction with the current direction of the club.