Last week in golf: Euro pranksters, snapped clubs, and massive drives
"Last week in golf" is a look back at the compelling, funny, and often strange stories from around the golf world over the past seven days.
European pranksters
Members of the European Ryder Cup team had some time to kill during the rain-delayed BMW Championship, so Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, and Tommy Fleetwood decided to have some fun. Aside from cracking jokes at one another, the foursome convinced captain Thomas Bjorn that Team Europe needs $20,000 cryotherapy chambers for each member. This five-minute video is worth the watch.
Calling the captain. 😉 Here is what happens when @RyderCupEurope players share a BMW... #BMWCHAMPS #DRIVENBYPASSION pic.twitter.com/2cRnln6rxU
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 9, 2018
One confused Aussie
Marc Leishman, the defending champion of the BMW Championship, was absolutely befuddled when asked an odd question during his press conference. With that said, do you know what you don't know?
Asking the *really* tough questions. pic.twitter.com/MtkAihz527
— Skratch (@Skratch) September 5, 2018
Pieters snapping clubs, again
Thomas Pieters shows his emotions on the course through intense anger toward his clubs. This week in Switzerland, his putter was the victim after making a nine on a par 5.
Earlier in the season, he used his neck to snap an iron.
"Oh, deary me! I think that's patently obvious what he thought of that!" 😳
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 25, 2018
Thomas Pieters made no hiding of his displeasure during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship! 💪
Watch live coverage from the second round at Wentworth or follow it here: https://t.co/SGNplEqkmr pic.twitter.com/i1xX5AM1XN
At the 2016 Open Championship, Pieters broke an iron over his knee and threw it into a bush. This seems like an expensive habit for an amateur to pick up.
Thomas Pieters' club didn't stand a chance.#TheOpen pic.twitter.com/d46D9wc8Fu
— NBCSN (@NBCSN) July 17, 2016
Na's putting adventures
Kevin Na is not the most exciting golfer, but he's certainly one of the most interesting, especially on the greens. During Monday's final round at the BMW Championship, Na produced two head-turning moments within an hour of each other. Here, he displays extreme confidence running after the ball as it drops in the cup.
Fastest guy in golf. pic.twitter.com/9BYHSsRAIe
— Skratch (@Skratch) September 10, 2018
That confidence went out the window as he left this putt just a tad short. Putting is hard, even for pros.
KEVIN NA WHAT ON EARTH WAS THAT?!? pic.twitter.com/KcVPcWbfxN
— Dylan Dethier (@dylan_dethier) September 10, 2018
Extremely long drives
The 2018 World Long Drive Championship took place this past week in Oklahoma and golf balls were destroyed. Maurice Allen took home the men's title with this monstrous 393-yard bomb. That poor ball.
There goes that man 🏆
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 6, 2018
On the final ball, @MauriceAllen360 takes it 393 to become the 2018 #Volvik @WorldLongDrive Champion! pic.twitter.com/firxekWJ5e
Allen, who has a flair for the dramatic, was beyond amped up when he unleashed another 393-yard drive to advance to the finals. Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson look like short hitters compared to this beast.
New outfit, same @MauriceAllen360.
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 6, 2018
See you in the finals. WOO! 🗣️ #WorldLongDrive pic.twitter.com/Vww0nqpKzy
Phillis Meti was crowned the women's champion for the third time after she uncorked a 313-yard drive with this powerful, flawless swing.
🏆🏆🏆@PhillisMeti becomes the 3rd woman in history to win 3 or more #Volvik @WorldLongDrive Championships! pic.twitter.com/w7UFQ8QYW3
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 6, 2018
HEADLINES
- TOUR's FedEx Cup bonus goes from lump sum to 3 payoffs
- Reed finally wins on LIV Golf with birdie in 4-man playoff
- Potgieter wins Rocket Classic in playoff for 1st PGA TOUR victory
- Harrington prevails in head-to-head showdown with Cink to win U.S. Senior Open
- Potgieter, TOUR's youngest player and biggest hitter, leads Rocket Classic by 2