Top Golf Oops Moments of 2016
Jordan spieth’s Masters Meltdown
In what might potentially be the lasting image from 2016 in the golf world, Jordan Spieth looked to have his second straight Masters wrapped up as he made the turn in the final round. However, Spieth went on to bogey both the 10th and 11th holes before making a quadruple-bogey 7 on No. 12 that included two balls in Rae’s Creek. The two-time major champ never recovered and had to slip the green jacket onto Danny Willett at day’s end.
donald Trump’s Twitter blunder
Donald Trump is known for his active presence on Twitter, but one tweet in response to Colin Montgomerie struck a chord with the golf world.In May, Trump tweeted, “Colin, great to have you at Trump Turnberry. So proud of you and your GREAT playing! You made winning MAJORS look easy!” montgomerie notably failed to win a major championship in his Hall of Fame career, finishing runner-up five times.
Rory McIlroy’s #SB2K16 Regrets
while everyone was watching #SB2K16 unfold on Snapchat, Rory McIlroy took to Twitter to admit he regretted passing on the vacation. He shared some text messages he exchanged with Rickie Fowler where he turned down an invite to party in the Bahamas with Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Smylie Kaufman. It seems like there might be an addition to the squad in 2017.
these “Oops moments” from top golfers like Jordan Spieth, Donald Trump and Rory McIlroy provided some memorable highlights from the year that will not soon be forgotten by fans of the sport.H2: Golfers Behaving Badly: A Look at Recent Disqualifications and Mishaps
H3: Zac Blair’s Disqualification at Wells Fargo Championship
At the Wells Fargo Championship in May, Zac Blair found himself disqualified on Friday for using a non-conforming club. The club in question? His putter, which he had bent after smacking himself in the head following a missed birdie attempt.Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Blair took it all in stride and even poked fun at himself by sharing a GIF of Woody Austin, who had a similar mishap back in 1997. He also issued an apology statement for his actions.
H3: Jimmy Fowler Mix-Up at Honda Classic
During the third round of the Honda Classic in February, there was a mix-up with the frist tee announcer introducing Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler as “Jimmy Fowler.” Despite this error, Walker showed good sportsmanship and proceeded to par the first hole without letting it affect his game.
H4: unusual Filming Location During AT&T Byron Nelson
In another unusual incident during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament,a spectator decided that standing right in front of Bud Cauley’s punch shot was the best place to watch and film. This risky move raised some eyebrows but luckily did not interfere with Cauley’s shot.## Golf Ball to the Knuckle: A Painful Lesson Learned
Standing in the Line of Fire
One man learned a painful lesson when he stood directly in the line of someone hitting their golf ball. the result? A golf ball to the knuckle. this incident serves as a reminder to always be aware of your surroundings on the golf course, whether you’re playing with a professional golfer or not.## golf’s Continued Inclusion in the Olympics: A Resounding Endorsement
High-Profile Withdrawals
The summer Olympics saw many high-profile withdrawals from various sports, including golf. However, after the Games ended, some of golf’s biggest names walked back their comments about participating. rory McIlroy admitted he was glad to be proven wrong about his initial doubts, while Jordan Spieth expressed regret for not being there and looks forward to 2020.
Thomas Pieters’ Hair Controversy: PGA Tour Admits Mistake
Photoshopped Headshot
At the start of the year, golfer Thomas Pieters noticed something off about his official PGA Tour headshot – his curly hair had been Photoshopped out. He took to Facebook to call out this discrepancy, prompting an apology from PGA Tour executive vice president ty Votaw. the mistake was acknowledged, and it was confirmed that Pieters indeed has a great head of hair.H2: Phil Mickelson’s Insider Trading controversy and Consequences
H3: Phil Mickelson’s Agreement to Forfeit Nearly $1 Million
Phil Mickelson may have not been charged with insider trading, but he paid a hefty price. In May, the five-time major champ agreed to forfeit nearly $1 million that the Securities and Exchange Commission said was unfairly earned on a tip from an insider trading scheme conducted by a former corporate director and a professional gambler.
H2: Luke Donald mistakenly Tagged in Super Tuesday Tweet
H3: new Zealand News Outlet’s Twitter mishap
A New Zealand news outlet mistakenly tagged the wrong Donald in a tweet about Super Tuesday in March, tagging Luke instead of Trump. Lucky for them, the former world No. 1 couldn’t wait for the Louisiana primary, either, as he played along on Twitter.
H2: Andrew “Beef” Johnston Bonds with John Daly Over Drinks
H3: Beef Johnston’s Encounter with Golf Legend John Daly
Andrew “Beef” Johnston is golf’s newest folk hero,but he’s no John Daly, whose cult-like following is going 25 years strong.So when the two hung out for the first time,they bonded over (what else?) drinks,and it didn’t go so well for Beef. “He thoght he could drink whiskey like me,” Daly said. “That didn’t pan out too good. He tried to keep up but just couldn’t.”H2: Shane Lowry’s Controversial Moment at the Honda Classic
H3: The Incident at the Bear Trap
At the Honda Classic in February, professional golfer Shane Lowry found himself in a bit of hot water after struggling with the infamous Bear trap. during his round, Lowry was caught on greenside microphones dropping two f-bombs out of frustration.
H4: Lowry’s Response on Twitter
Following the incident, Lowry took to Twitter to address the situation. In a tongue-in-cheek manner, he issued a non-apology apology by saying, “So I said a bad word…. Shoot me!” This response garnered mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.