‘I’m here today to let the golfing community and the general public know that Rob Kendrick is a predator,’ she stated decisively. ‘For the past several months, he has harassed and stalked me after initially exposing himself to me in the Pebble Beach clubhouse during a charity tournament last year. Since then, he has sent a barrage of inappropriate texts and even shown up uninvited at my home in Calabasas. On one occasion, he followed me on a routine trip to the grocery store, grabbing and threatening me.’

Her manager patted her on her back, whispering encouragement, while the other woman who Hannah now figured was an attorney stood sentry by Emma’s side as she continued.

‘My intent in coming forward today is to say that Rob Kendrick should be held accountable for his behaviour. While I am not entirely sure what happened at the NHL Awards, I can only suspect that it had something to do with Rob’s sociopathic behaviour – and that he likely picked the wrong target this time. Beyond the physical, Rob Kendrick’s general treatment of women needs to be made public. He is dangerous and doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “no” … to my mind, he is a threat.’ Emma glanced down, composing herself before she looked to the cameras again and added, ‘Also, to Ward McKenzie, let me just say, you’re a hero.’

Emma offered a weak smile before the media present went crazy with questions before the coverage cut back to the SportsCenter desk.

‘Outside of Stirling’s impassioned statement, other women have also since come forward and the PGA has today announced that it’s launching a formal investigation into Kendrick’s conduct. In the interim, he has been suspended from the PGA. Already some sponsors, including Nike, Rolex and Mastercard, have stated they will also be severing ties with Kendrick immediately with the assertion that their organizations, “Believe women”. While this story is still developing, it does appear that the #MeToo Movement is about to lay claim to yet another high-profile sports figure,’ the announcer finished diplomatically. ‘However, the question remains, what happened at the NHL Awards and why? Did we get it all wrong about Ward McKenzie? Far from a Zero, could he actually be a Hero?’

The piece ended with the broadcaster now singing Ward’s praises over footage of career highlights and past accolades, while Hannah remained in shocked silence.

It hadn’t been just her – she hadn’t been Rob’s only target.

Of course, you weren’t – and it all makes total sense now, she thought in disbelief. While this was devastating for her ex, for whom she had no sympathy, she also knew how the press worked.