Despite being a Florida Gator, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel has always been committed to the Atlanta sports scene.
And not necessarily in a good way.
As I walked into the SoFi Center for my first TGL game; Horschel wore a huge silver chain It says “Dirty Birds”. atlanta falcons. He then performed the “Dirty Bird” dance, which originated in 1998 when Atlanta lost to John Elway. denver broncos At Super Bowl XXXIII.
Wide receiver OJ Santiago created the original “Dirty Bird” and became the first to do so when he scored two touchdowns against an opponent. new england patriots On November 8, 1998, the Falcons won the game 41-10 at Foxborough Stadium, and after the game, Santiago stormed into the visitors' locker room and yelled, “What about Dirty Bird? ” he shouted.
But Horschel should stop doing his version of the dance. Because it was just worth the cringe.
Still, Horschel's attempt is commendable. He did his best to get involved with the Falcons, who share the same ownership as Horschel's Atlanta Drive. Arthur Blank, who made his fortune by founding Home Depot, also owns it. atlanta united It is an MLS FC and has invested heavily in TGL. Blank is also part of Strategic Sports Group (SSG), which invested $1.5 billion into the PGA Tour last year. SSG helped create the tour's new equity program.
You have to wonder if Blank was excited about Horschel's entrance, but many golf fans weren't. Sadly, Horschel's Atlanta Drive ended up defeating New York Golf Club in the team's first TGL match.
Jack Mirko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation's Playing Through. Follow him on X @jack_milko.
