Sam Darnold is billed as the future of the New York Jets and his mere presence is sending fans into hysterics.
Darnold attended the U.S. Open with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who was selected four picks after him during the 2018 NFL Draft. An enthusiastic Jets fan spotted the duo together and couldn't contain himself while Peter Uihlein was mid-swing.
"One dude was trying to play an iron ... and someone yelled out, 'J-E-T-S! Jets, Jets, Jets!' right on his backswing ... It was a funny fan moment," Darnold said to Alex Myers of Golf Digest. "(Uihlein) turned around and then just kept walking. He was laser focused and still hit a good shot."
Allen admitted he may have played a starring role in the incident.
"I was right there and pumping up the crowd just trying to get Sam recognized a little more," Allen smirked. "So I had something, maybe, to do with that, but I can't confirm or deny any of those allegations."
Uihlein didn't appear to be perturbed but finished Saturday sitting at +12, tied for 43rd in the tournament.
