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Tweets of the Week: Alex Noren’s brave practice session, a 6-year-old’s silky swing, Scott Brown’s putting aids, and more
We may be in the off-season, but over the last seven days, there has still been plenty of action from the golfing world on social media. Here’s a look at some things you may have missed, and some of the quirkier moments from the world of golf dished out in the Twittersphere.
Hosung Choi’s Putting Dance
Hosung Choi nailing a putt set to the theme tune from Titanic? Merry Christmas one and all.
LETS GET THIS MAN INTO THE @WMPhoenixOpen ! The WILDEST show on grass NEEDS the greatest showman in the game! – SIGN the petition and RT/SHARE/LIKE/TAG to support! – https://t.co/Z55ZU03q45 #golfbettertucson #hosungchoi #wmphoenixopen pic.twitter.com/8aONHWQuXh
— GolfBetterTucson.com (@GolfBetter2son) December 23, 2018
Six Year Old’s Heavenly Swing
Golf fans went wild for this kid’s silky swing over the weekend…
If you're looking for a reason to feel bad about your golf swing…
This kid is 6 years old. pic.twitter.com/QYXo8mV4aG
— ESPN (@espn) December 22, 2018
… but it didn’t stop Club Pro Guy picking holes in the six year old’s swing. Someone’s in a Grinch mood.
This kid has several #critical swing flaws but the internet has decided to make him a future major champion anyway. https://t.co/wjZ4FI5Jee
— Club Pro Guy (@ClubProGuy) December 23, 2018
DJ’s Perfect Drive With Tracer
DJ’s unreal 433-yard tee shot, now with tracer. pic.twitter.com/NmBCSFNTPZ
— Skratch (@Skratch) December 22, 2018
Scott Brown’s Putting Aids
The world number 336 clearly wants to improve on his average 2018 putting performance, but trying out all of the putting aids at the same time is a questionable move.
.@ClubProGuy do you think my man @scottbrowngolf has enough gadgets working this offseason to improve his putting this season?!?! pic.twitter.com/ESoN6PvBV7
— Kevin Kisner (@K_Kisner) December 21, 2018
Alex Noren’s Brave Practice
You know you have talent when you can have a casual practice session in your living room without the fear of smashing the place up.
Always practicing ????
???? via Alex Noren (Instagram) pic.twitter.com/Ge2Alp06r8
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) December 20, 2018
Tiger Tracker’s New Profile Photo
Never forget.
The deal is to change the avatar with a win, but during the holidays we can all agree that this is a gift that keeps on giving. #MacDaddySanta pic.twitter.com/yLteiKN5x9
— Tiger Tracker (@GCTigerTracker) December 23, 2018
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Phil Mickelson drops big retirement hint; Says LIV will grow the game ‘on a much more global basis’
While speaking with Bloomberg, golf legend Phil Mickelson acknowledged that he is inching close towards retirement.
“I’m 53 now,” Phil said, “and my career, you know, it’s — if I’m being truthful, it’s on — it’s — it’s — I’m a — it’s towards its end.”
Mickelson added that one of his focuses now is helping other young players.
“Now, I would like to help others find the same enjoyment and fulfillment that the game has provided me. I’d like them to experience that as well.”
The six-time major champion credited LIV with reaching new markets in golf to help it grow.
“I think that’s exciting for everyone involved in the game because we are going to reach markets that we didn’t reach before. I think it’s going to inspire more golf courses, inspire more manufacturers selling clubs and equipment, but also inspiring young kids to try to play golf professionally. I just see that the game of golf is going to grow on a much more global basis because of the excitement and the presence that LIV Golf has.”
Mickelson is playing at this week’s LIV Singapore and shot a first round 72 (+1).
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Tiger explains why golf has ‘negative connotations’ for daughter Sam
While Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, has certainly inherited his father’s love for golf, his daughter, Sam, has not.
On Wednesday, Tiger made an appearance on The Today Show with Carson Daly and explained his daughter’s relationship with golf.
“Golf has negative connotations for her. When she was growing up, golf took daddy away from her. I had to pack, I had to leave, and I was gone for weeks. So, there were negative connotations to it.
“We developed our own relationship and our own rapport outside of golf. We do things that doesn’t involve golf. Meanwhile, my son and I, everything we do is golf related.”
The nine-minute interview touches on plenty of other subjects, such as Tiger’s relationship with his late father, Earl.
It’s arguably the most open we’ve seen the 15-time major champion in an interview and is most definitely worth watching.
Tiger Woods sits down with Carson Daly to talk about golf, growing up in Southern California, his father and his new apparel line, Sun Day Red. pic.twitter.com/2TFbSNxzxq
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) May 1, 2024
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Gary Player claims this is what ‘completely ruined’ Tiger Woods’ career
While speaking with KW Golf, golf legend Gary Player said that he believes swing coaches ruined the career of Tiger Woods.
“The US Open at Pebble Beach, he won by 15 shots. You know what that’s like? It’s like running the 100 meters in seven seconds. The next week, he’s having a lesson from a man who, I don’t think, if he played in the Masters, could break 80.”
“And then he goes to another guy who couldn’t probably break 85 in the Masters with the pressure, or the British Open or the PGA on the final day. And he’s having lessons from them.”
“Why did Tiger do that? He was so good, but I understand he wanted to get better,” Player went on. “If he had just gone along and never changed, he would have won at least 22.. He would’ve gone down as the greatest athlete the world has ever seen.”
In 2008, Woods had won 14 majors and was 33 years old. It would take him eleven years to win his 15th at the 2019 Masters.
In addition to the swing coach issue, there are many other issues throughout the career of Woods that golf fans will look back on and wonder “what if.”
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