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Looking at the unusual and quirkier side of golf. DM with any stories you'd like to share!

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Who needs a caddie when you've got a baby? Madelene Sagstrom is bringing the ultimate support system to the 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera. Now that's what I call a "game-changer"! 👶⛳️

https://t.co/SS5rnwRKcE
#USWO #LPGA #GolfLife #BabyOnBoard

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A giant golf ball 'crashed' into Amsterdam Centraal to kick off the Solheim Cup 100-day countdown! ⛳️🇳🇱 Now that's a statement drive.

https://t.co/G4zQh2K5f6 #SolheimCup #Golf #Amsterdam

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Meet Garrett Rank: the only man who can call a penalty in the Stanley Cup Final and then go out and qualify for the U.S. Open. A resume that just doesn't quit! 🏒⛳️

https://t.co/5cd0abulWb

#Golf #NHL #StanleyCup #USOpen

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Imagine winning a Major and then getting spotted by strangers while buying milk in your civilian clothes. Aaron Rai's "fame" hit home in the most mundane way possible at the grocery store! 🛒⛳️

https://t.co/J76Qgo1lFS

#AaronRai #PGATour #GolfLife #MajorChampion

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Stanford's Ethan Gao just redefined "taking your time." ⏱️ He spent 90 seconds on one putt at the NCAAs, including a little light reading from his green-reading book mid-process. Absolute cinema. 📖⛳️

https://t.co/eFEnk9Hg1m

#Golf #NCAA #SlowPlay #Bizarre

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Travis Smyth’s travel itinerary: Sydney party ➡️ massive hangover ➡️ flight to Korea ➡️ tied 8th and helped the Crushers win $3M at LIV. Talk about a whirlwind week! 🌏✈️🏌️‍♂️

https://t.co/y57XU78Idw #LIVGolf #GolfLife #Chaos #TravisSmyth

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Chaos at Pebble Beach! 🌊 Caddies describe a 'grenade going off in the caddie barn' after a shift to an employee model sparked a pay war. Now the loopers are eyeing a union. Talk about a rough patch! ⛳️ https://t.co/vKGFWP8fgF #PebbleBeach #GolfNews #CaddieLife #GolfBizarre

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Imagine the commitment: Russ Andrew wanted to caddie for Kevin Kisner at the Charles Schwab Challenge so badly that he bought his plane ticket to Dallas before Kisner even said yes. Now he's on the bag! ✈️⛳️

https://t.co/cghQGQKdAp

#Golf #PGA #Commitment #Bizarre

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Ian Poulter’s "golfer as athlete" vibe took a hit: he tore his meniscus just hopping up two steps. 🤦‍♂️ Still shot a 66 in Korea! Absolute madness. ⛳️

https://t.co/Q7HuXnmJFp

#Golf #LIV #Ouch

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Can't visit the course? Simulate it! 💻 Arizona & Texas used tech to virtually map Omni La Costa and dodge NCAA rules on site visits. ⛳️

https://t.co/I2VpMz7zQe #NCAA #GolfTech #CollegeGolf

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Andrew "Beef" Johnston is back! After battling injuries and depression, he's contending at the Austrian Alpine Open with a second-round 62. The secret to the comeback? Yoga he picked up in Australia. Namaste, Beef! 🧘‍♂️

https://t.co/ZJmlCW1Af1

#Golf #BeefJohnston #Yoga #Comeback

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USGA launched 'Rules AI' for instant on-course answers. No more 20-minute arguments with your buddies over a stray leaf! 🤖⛳️

https://t.co/2qUs57CRIG #GolfRules #USGA #GolfAI

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Semi-retired pro Matt Every just tried to qualify for the U.S. Open. He shot a stellar 3-under, but one single bogey ended his dream. The real prize? A celebratory Slurpee afterward!🥤⛳️

https://t.co/87WXWKnbEU

#Golf #USOpen #SlurpeeMotivation #MattEvery

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Bryson DeChambeau: 65 on the course, 10-step routine off it. 🧴 Between Korean BBQ and Olive Young skincare hauls, he's officially a K-beauty influencer. Who knew the secret to a low round was a great moisturizer? 🧊🏌️‍♂️

https://t.co/F2JztLl2GJ

#Golf #KBeauty #Bryson #LIVGolf

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Ben Kern is the only club pro to make the cut at the 2026 PGA Championship, and then did the unthinkable: he posted his scores to his handicap. Now he’s just a +6.4 & has to give strokes back to the members at home. Legend.

https://t.co/FVqjfBHV6P #Golf #PGAChampionship #ClubPro

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Golf is a gentleman's game, but apparently, that rule doesn't apply at Edgewood Tahoe. A golf fight ended with one player literally trying to drown another in a water hazard. 🌊🏌️‍♂️

Check out the chaos: https://t.co/IrOMcRzBMz

#Golf #BizarreGolf #EdgewoodTahoe #WaterHazard

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Talk about a deep sleeper! 😴

Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship, but his dad Amrik was too busy camping to notice—he literally slept through the finish! Talk about a relaxed support system. 🏕️⛳️

https://t.co/p1u7rgD31X

#Golf #PGAChampionship #EpicNap #FamilyGoals

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Pro golf is all about prestige, but the Austrian Open's range picker is a total wreck. 🚜 This 'old war horse' is rocking a spare tire on the driver's side just to stay in the game. Absolute gold. 🧊

https://t.co/6VfivxlaeD

#Golf #BizarreGolf #AustrianOpen #GolfLife

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Imagine playing a round of golf that takes an entire week and spans 1,365km! 🇦🇺 The Nullarbor Links in Australia is officially the world's longest course. Talk about a long walk for a short drink! ⛳️

https://t.co/MOaPm8iDWu

#GolfLife #NullarborLinks #BizarreGolf #AustraliaGolf

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Wyndham Clark wins the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a closing 60, a sweet comeback after his infamous "locker-kicking" spree at Oakmont got him banned. From interior design (of lockers) back to the winner's circle! ⛳️💥

https://t.co/PtauWj8JTq

#Golf #PGA #WyndhamClark #Comeback