Aaron Rodgers emphasized his return to golf over the weekend, and several Jets offensive linemen were there to witness it.
The Jets quarterback was reportedly coordinating a trip to Las Vegas with all of his offensive linemen, and at one point, during his first round of golf since tearing his Achilles tendon, Rodgers missed the 17th hole, viz. He sunk a hole-in-one on the par 3. Distance is 140-154 yards — at Shadow Creek Golf Course, according to an Instagram post.
He included a video of the group's reaction after the successful shot, including one in which Rodgers stands with his hands on his head in disbelief, and another in which Rodgers takes the ball out of the cup. It also included another clip of him picking it up and flashing his index finger at the camera.
Max Mitchell, Chris Glazer and Connor McGovern were other Jets who played golf with Rodgers.
Based on quotes from testimony attributed to Rogers On the Shadow Creek websiteApparently it wasn't his first time playing that course.
A round of golf in Las Vegas. Screenshot via Instagram/aaronrodgers12
“One of the most beautiful, yet most difficult shots in golf,” Rogers said in a quote next to the description of the 17th hole.
And next to the seventh hole, Shadow Creek is, in Rogers' words, a place that “doesn't feel like Las Vegas.” This is the toughest and most beautiful thing I've ever played. ”
Wes Schweitzer also posted a group photo on Instagram of his Jets teammates watching the Golden Knights game, with Rodgers holding a customized No. 8 jersey.
Rodgers, 40, was ejected after being tackled on the Jets' first drive, resulting in a torn Achilles tendon, meaning Rodgers played just four snaps more than a lineman this season.
Still, the faster-than-usual recovery did not completely end Rodgers' season, and he continued to practice until the Jets lost to the Dolphins on December 17, eliminating them from the postseason.
The Jets shuffled linemen to various positions throughout the season, with only left guard Laken Tomlinson starting all 17 games.
But even if the Jets' offensive line looks different in 2024, and even if they decide to draft one option, or two, that could lock in future combinations, Rodgers successfully assembled Gang Green's current position group on another occasion.
He also found a way to provide highlight clips.
