We've seen the video spread across social media.
At last week's Valspar Championship, numerous PGA Tour pros showed poor etiquette out of dissatisfaction. Fans on the ground and viewers at home saw it live on TV or filmed it on camera. Among the perpetrators was Patton Kizaia. I took his putter and punted it. Crossing the green like a ray guy pinning one at the corner of the co. It definitely left a fair amount of mark that wasn't a big no for any player, let alone PGA Tour members.
after that, Sahith theegala tomahawked Iron crosses the teebox after 30 yards each. Jordan Spieth removed the malicious “f bomb” After hitting a poor chip. And Adam Hadwin Turn off the sprinkler head After slamming the club into the ground. All an apologetic Canadian could do was say “sory.”
Certainly, these moments had a dose of humor and provided some entertainment. But golf is a game that follows proper politeness. Certainly, expressing emotions is always acceptable and often celebrated. See how Tiger Woods cried out every Sunday.
But there are lines.
And the lines crossed.
“It may be familiar, but at the same time, I want to try and set up a proper example. I don't want to have my putter covered in green every time a 10-year-old misses a putt, just like you don't want.”
“But at the same time, it shows us that we are human beings, and it shows ourselves the human side. But at the same time, we have a responsibility to set an example, and golf is doing a lot about etiquette in the game and doing the right thing. There's a balance to be hit there.”
McIlroy hit his nails on his head as he frequently does.
PGA Tour pros represent the sport as a whole. All amateurs want to become them, emulate them and pretend they're playing in the US.
Setting up a good example is essential for the next generation of players. Continuing to do the exact opposite will definitely backfire the line.
These players have apologised and hopefully everyone can learn from their mistakes if possible.
Jack Mirco is a golf staff writer who plays SB Nation. Follow him with x @jack_milko.
