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Report: 5-time PGA Tour winner blasted and called a cheat after taking part in scramble listed as 8.8 handicap
Update 6/1: Holmes offered his side of the story. Details here.
BUSTED!
On second thoughts, it should be easy to spot Jonathan Bradley and his unique swing, especially in a six-player scramble. However, five-time PGA Tour winner J.B Holmes remained covert until it really counted.
As reported by Ryan French on Twitter and his website, the former world number 12 and two-time major top-five was part of the 22-team Gangsome held at Franklin Bridge Golf Course in Tennessee. The event involved a ‘Calcutta’ – a method of auctioning each team, with the pot divided by the top teams. Crucially, Ryan reports, only two of the four-man team could be plus handicappers, and “it’s not uncommon for teams to buy themselves, or at least a share of their team.” Bradley was listed as having a handicap of 8.8.
Update to the JB Holmes story. Although handicaps weren’t used in the event, so he didn’t play as an eight. It looks like he was listed as an 8.8 according to the picture I got yesterday. Again, I want to be clear I haven’t spoke w JB, so no idea what he knew or didn’t know. pic.twitter.com/sj7VlZXzVb
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) May 31, 2023
Team Bradley led after the first day, and with around $70k on the line, everyone was tuned into the round two leaderboard as his team teed off on the third hole. It was then the owner of the club recognized Holmes from his swing and it was decided that his team would be “refunded its buy-in of the Calcutta but be ineligible for the big money.” They were, however, allowed to play for the silverware.
As the teams approached the clubhouse for post-event dinner, it was clear that Jonathan Bradley and his teammates had been crossed off the leaderboard, prompting jeers and shouts of ‘Bullshit!’ from the other players and bidders that would certainly have not known they were betting on teams containing a fully fledged top grade professional.
Ryan reports that the team didn’t stay around for the full presentation, grabbing their trophy and making for the exit. Even though they hadn’t done anything wrong in having a pro on their team, one member confirmed that, “What they did do is lie and cheat their fellow members by signing up Holmes under a different name.” And, presumably, with a completely incorrect handicap!
It’s unclear if Holmes saw this as a bit of a laugh, but he certainly saw the funny side, posting on Twitter for the first time in 2023…
I did play scrabble under my real name…..John Bradley. It was bring your best team….. and we had the best team. pic.twitter.com/RsaYrV9cV5
— J.B. Holmes (@JBHolmesgolf) May 30, 2023
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Golf fans are loving this awkward Bryson fan interaction video at latest LIV event
Over the weekend at LIV Golf London, Bryson DeChambeau continued his solid run of form, finishing in 13th place. Centurion Club had a respectable turnout of fans on site, with plenty following the big-hitting Dechambeau.
At one point, a fan reached out to fist bump the former U.S. Open champion but didn’t quite reach. The Crushers GC, of which Bryson captains, made a light-hearted post on Instagram with a video of the moment.
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“These fans edits are getting out of control… ?”
DeChambeau commented on the post, “just a couple inches short…”
The 29-year-old will tee it up next at the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. He had success at the Open Championship hosted by St. Andrews last year, finishing in 8th place.
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Content creator leaves golf fans triggered after showing how to make the perfect ‘John Daly’ cocktail
John Daly is one of the biggest names in golf despite not having played at very high level for quite some time due to injuries and health issues. Over the weekend, Daly found himself in some social media controversy once again, although it was no fault of his own.
A popular TikTok account, @cookingwith_darryl, mentioned a drink he called the “John Daly” in one of his videos. The food connoisseur has gotten very popular on the app by posting videos while cooking on his Blackstone grill.
“In my opinion there are two drinks synonymous with golf. You want to argue with me? Bring it! One is the Transfusion, the other is the John Daly. Let’s make the perfect John Daly.”
Darryl then went on to explain the ingredients: A chilled glass, vodka, and equal parts lemonade and iced tea.
@cookingwithdarryl Another classic drink for the golf course…The John Daly #drinks #golf #rukiddingme #rhoback ? original sound – dpostelnick
However, the TikTok users in the comment section were furious with the content creator, saying the drink he described was an “Arnold Palmer,” not a “John Daly.”
Darryl was sure to point out the very important distinction between the two: the “John Daly” contains vodka and “Arnold Palmer” does not.
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‘Heartbreaking’ – Matt Wolff responds after being blasted by LIV teammate Brooks Koepka
Yesterday, Smash GC captain Brooks Koepka publicly blasted his teammate Matthew Wolff in an interview with Sports Illustrated.
“I mean, when you quit on your round, you give up and stuff like that, that’s not competing,” said Koepka. “I’m not a big fan of that. You don’t work hard. It’s very tough. It’s very tough to have even like a team dynamic when you’ve got one guy that won’t work, one guy is not going to give any effort, he’s going to quit on the course, break clubs, gets down, bad body language, it’s very tough. I’ve basically given up on him—a lot of talent, but I mean the talent’s wasted.”
On Friday morning, Wolff issued his response to Koepka via Sports Illustrated.
The 24-year-old said it was “beyond disappointing” to read Koepka’s comments.
“I read the SI interview with our Captain Brooks Koepka and it was beyond disappointing to me. When I chose to join his Team in 2023, I did so with much optimism about my new home as part of Team Smash and equally as important the chance to be around and learn from a player of Brooks’s stature. Like everyone who has ever played the game at the highest level, I have had competitive moments in the past that I feel I have let myself down and even others in our new team environment. This has been quite difficult for me. My challenges on and off the golf course with my mental health has been well documented. I deal with those challenges every day.
“However, while my 2023 season has not been all I had hoped for to this point, I have made positive strides in managing my life and feel Ike my game is turning for the positive. To hear through the media that our team leader has given up on me is heartbreaking. It’s not what a team member looks to hear from its leader, and I think we all know these comments should have been handled much differently. But I’m moving forward and won’t ever give up on myself. While on course results may not appear now to be positive indicators, I’m trying to win an even BIGGER game with my life.
“Finally, I trust Brooks wants what is best for our team. But it’s hard to imagine his comments in his recent SI interview in any way line up with those priorities. This will be my last comment on this matter. I’m heading out today to the Centurion Club trying to help our team win this week. I appreciate everyone’s continued support and your respect for my privacy.”
Both Koepka and Wolff will be teeing it up at Centurion Club on Friday. Koepka will be playing with Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, while Wolff will play alongside his fellow Smash GC teammates (minus the captain) Chase Koepka and Jason Kokrak.
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Dre day
Jun 5, 2023 at 10:47 am
Who cares non story play better woosies. I don’t see any writers who can play worth their weight. More gossip columnists, absolutely worthless
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Jbone
Jun 2, 2023 at 1:02 pm
Sounds like any other scramble tournament…don’t hate the player hate the game. If the media didn’t hate JB bc he plays slow this wouldn’t be circulating.
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