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Tweets of the Week: Content Committee bloopers, Keith Mitchell’s message box, and McIlroy’s classy gesture
Keith Mitchell held off charges from Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler to win his first event on the PGA Tour at the Honda Classic, Kurt Kitayama took down the Oman Open, while Park Sung-Hyun triumphed at the HSBC Women’s Championship. After a week which didn’t fail in delivering both drama and controversy, here are some things you may have missed and some of the quirkier moments from the world of golf dished out in the Twittersphere over the past seven days.
Rory’s Classy Move
He may have been disappointed not to have won the WGC-Mexico last week, but this gesture from McIlroy after the final round was all class.
I was thrilled to receive all the support from Eduardo and his brother, Hector this week @WGCMexico! Thank you very much, it was an honor to meet you!
Me emocionó recibir todo el apoyo incondicional de Eduardo y su hermano, Hector.
¡Muchas gracias, fue un honor conocerlos! pic.twitter.com/SbNrDYe342— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) February 25, 2019
Rahm Goes Deep
Jon Rahm and his fiancee showing off their skills for the NFL Combine.
NFL combine….sign us up!! @NFL #NFLCombine #NFLCombine2019 pic.twitter.com/dMjUlhHlBE
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) February 28, 2019
Content Committee Bloopers
The European Tour finally released the bloopers from the new Content Committee team. Now we just need the uncencored version…
You asked for it. So here it is.
Bloopers from #TheContentCommittee ???? pic.twitter.com/i9fJNEpiUA
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 1, 2019
JT vs a Tree
There was no holding back from Thomas on this shot from the opening round at the Honda Classic!
FEARLESS … @JustinThomas34 managed to get this shot . into the green-side bunker.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/2B5JlHMWvs
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 28, 2019
Kid Rock Hole In One
Imagine making your first ever hole in one alongside Jack Nicklaus…
First hole-in-one for Bob Ritchie (a.k.a. @KidRock) Aced No. 2 at The Bear’s Club, 175 yards. Glad I slipped in some golf before settling in for some @TheHondaClassic action. Bob, the locker room thanks you for the free beverages! ???? pic.twitter.com/VSwTpFYFuX
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) March 3, 2019
Phil’s Short Game Tips
Or another excuse to get those calves out…
Hello #Twitterverse! This is my first Off-Week Tip Wednesday! Although it’s obvious which shot I choose, when you are faced with the choice between the high percentage play and the sexy play, which do YOU choose????? #Lefty pic.twitter.com/vZvWOvgWB0
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 27, 2019
McGirt’s Busy Rehabilitation
I sure picked a good year to have surgery and not play golf. With all these rules incidents I need to spend the next few months figuring out what I can and can’t do anymore. Haven’t watched any golf. Just see it all on social media. Makes my head spin.
— William McGirt (@WilliamMcGirt) March 3, 2019
Keith Mitchell’s Phone
Speaking of head spinning…
An hour after @TheHondaClassic win, @K_m_Mitchell had:
???? 704 texts
???? 92 Snaps
???? 2 apps that need to be updated pic.twitter.com/WVgjCkJ963— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 4, 2019
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Social media users were left bemused during round one’s coverage of the Sony Open, after seeing Tom Watson appear for an interview wearing his headphones in a frankly bizarre manner.
CBS’ Kyle Porter was quick to jump on the oddity, tweeting: “Legit never seen another human wear headphones like Tom Watson wears them.”
Legit never seen another human wear headphones like Tom Watson wears them. pic.twitter.com/UY1bWib7Pn
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) January 14, 2021
What followed was an all out roast where Twitter users mercilessly mocked the new fashion statement from Tom Watson with some hilarious responses.
However, Watson did receive some support, with one user declaring that: “He’s Tom Watson! He can wear them any way he wants!”
Either way, I don’t see Watson’s headphone game setting a trend anytime soon!
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Two-time major champion Angel Cabrera has been arrested in Brazil and faces extradition to Argentina, after being charged with assault, theft, illegal intimidation and repeated disrespect to authorities, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Per the report, Cabrera was on Interpol’s red code list and was arrested in an upper-class area of Rio de Janeiro.
Earlier this month, Argentine media reported that Cabrera’s former wife, Silva Rivadero, had filed two charges against the golfer, while another former partner claimed Cabrera had punched her, threatened her and attempted to run her over with his car back in 2016.
The suspect’s name was not announced in the report, but per the AP, two federal police officers based in Rio separately confirmed to them that Cabrera was the man arrested.
The Argentine has been out of action on the course recently after having completed successful surgery on his wrist at the back-end of 2020.
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On Wednesday, Bubba Watson did what most people do these days when they receive a gift they are excited about – post it on social media and find out what everyone else thinks.
Got some new #ironcovers in the #PING bag… what do y’all think? Yes… No… Maybe? Thanks @pinggolfjapan[email protected] #PlayYourBest pic.twitter.com/k3rPBdgKdZ
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) January 14, 2021
However, the item in question is perhaps the most divisive piece of equipment in golf, and users are split on the new Ping iron covers which the two-time Masters champ was showcasing.
In the like camp:
While there was also plenty of disdain for the covers:
What do you think of Bubba’s new Ping iron covers, WRXers?
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James
Mar 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Nobody forgot your attempt to cheat with a phony stance on a cart path last week in Mexico, Rory. No class, even when trying to for publicity purposes.