Rich Thibeault

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

You are getting closer! Keep the faith.@Samburns66

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

Mel Reid @melreidgolf does great work for The Golf Channel.

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@MikaelaShiffrin Outstanding vision of a fellow competitor!

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@MikaelaShiffrin Phenomenal!!!

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@MikaelaShiffrin Happy Birthday 🎁

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

Very impressed with @minjeegolf today. Her demeanor and composure in the face of difficulties was inspiring. #worldclass

[Jim McLean Golf @McLeanGolf]

I’m presenting on “The L Swing” on Day 2 of a 3 Day Golf School”. Jon McLean is doing this school with me and my assistant Shawn. Great group of dedicated students working hard to improve and have a good time in Miami. @BiltmoreHotel @JonTMcLean @gregnormanstyle @Bushnell @Smart2MoveAG @ForesightSports @mattrudy38 @GolfDigest @sqairz @GOLF_com @GolfByGrayson #eightstepswing #golfschool #golf #golflessons #coralgables #1golfschool

[Jon Lovett @jonlovett]

HEY. That we managed to write a book is shocking. It's a helpful illustrated guide with 100% perfect jokes no one could criticize. To not pre-order it would be a slap in the face. Proceeds go to @votesaveamerica and orgs fighting for progressive causes: https://t.co/C6nThk6hDF

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@jonimitchell Have a happy birthday! 80 years young!

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@md_rodgers “Which is Nice”!

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@travisfulton Justin Rose

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

Vote once per day. https://t.co/X1mxhb8kqg

[Tom Thibeault @tomtebo]

Elston Howard

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@RichLernerGC does a great job facilitating conversations on Golf Central Live.#excellence

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@jonimitchell Happy Birthday!

[Jason🇨🇦 @jasongiesbrecht]

@dressergolf @RoddSlaterPGA Like this?

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

@jamessieckmann Thank you for your work. Really appreciate and enjoy your books. Also a fan of you brother Tom’s golf career. A very cool tour player, who played for the joy and mastery of the game, more than the financial rewards. #golfpro

[Rich Thibeault @RichTbow]

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[Jon Favreau @jonfavs]

oh no what if he ruins this hellscape and we can’t spend all our time on here anymore what then