The golf world is alive and well on Twitter, sharing some insight into the lives of the best players on the planet — on and off the course. Here are our favorite tweets from the week that was.
1) Legendary Week For Dicky Pride
Meeting Bill Russell today was an honor. His vision for our youth is inspiring. pic.twitter.com/RgXjIMtMcc
— Dicky Pride (@DickyPride) May 5, 2014
Getting to play with Jim Brown today. @MENTORnational @TA4LifeTweets #legend pic.twitter.com/ohom32OVad
— Dicky Pride (@DickyPride) May 5, 2014
2) Lexi Thompson Heads To Top Golf
A great shot from today’s @redbullDFW #teetime @topgolfcolony 🙂 thank you to all the fans for showing… http://t.co/ZDwpNQ5Peb
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) May 6, 2014
Looks like @lexi had a good time at the #RBTeeTime yesterday in TX, 2 more are scheduled for this year- in NC & FL. pic.twitter.com/jYdIiosWuh
— LPGA (@LPGA) May 6, 2014
3) Natalie Gulbis Has a New Sponsor
Really excited &honored to partner with @MGMResortsIntl #mlife#mgmvegas pic.twitter.com/9iGZ9HfdPK
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) May 6, 2014
The grand MGM golden lion @MGMResortsIntl #mlife pic.twitter.com/Xr9n2ZlGZB
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) May 6, 2014
4) Fowler Switches It Up At Sawgrass’ 17th
Switching it up on 17 today…this is our second round of shots and I snuck one on the green… http://t.co/6PkxjTYlcG
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) May 6, 2014
5) Poulter Rides In Style At The Players
Car is loaded, time to get to #Sawgrass http://t.co/t9Zj3w2f6v
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) May 6, 2014
6) Danielle Kang Adds To Her Growing Family
Meet the new member of the Kang family Hammer the tortoise.. We own a damn zoo.. pic.twitter.com/jcgk2pxzrK
— Danielle Kang (@daniellekang) May 6, 2014
7) Yes, Luke Donald Is A Pirate
Larry isn’t happy, heads are going to roll! #Larry #THEPLAYERS #RBCDonald pic.twitter.com/mv2Od2xUvj
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) May 6, 2014
8) Wie Steps Up Her Poolside Game
Steppin up my poolside hat game nikesb #nikevision #leopard #shaka http://t.co/nij3RNXfDZ
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) May 5, 2014
Beginning of a great puppy friendship @BelenMozo #cocoandlola #latertweet pic.twitter.com/pfGLQ0wMXN
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) May 8, 2014
9) Arriving In Style
Today at the sap outing!!!#arrivinginstyle http://t.co/EWc1tzNYYG
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) May 6, 2014
10) Cheyenne Woods Learns From A Legend
Learned a lot from this legend today! Had a fun pro am with Meg Mallon at the Women’s Health Classic @ROAD2LPGA pic.twitter.com/9wkCVG1pKC
— Cheyenne Woods (@Cheyenne_Woods) May 6, 2014
11) Hangin’ With Jake Owen
A couple cheeseheads with @jakeowen! How come pro golfers want to be country music stars and they want to be golfers? pic.twitter.com/InAEHBgA1a
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) May 7, 2014
12) Long Live The Bromance
Being a pro golfer is amazing but it’s wouldn’t be nearly as fun without guys like this @ZachJohnsonPGA / @JByrdpga pic.twitter.com/HqHQZpLvXQ
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) May 7, 2014
13) Stallings Starts ‘Em Early
Late afternoon practice at sawgrass http://t.co/5anSzqXh23
— Scott Stallings (@stallingsgolf) May 7, 2014
Rapid fire!!! http://t.co/L8HlAtLeyr
— Scott Stallings (@stallingsgolf) May 9, 2014
Crushed it! http://t.co/dhVJEmame0
— Scott Stallings (@stallingsgolf) May 9, 2014
14) Kevin Durant Helps Out Zach Johnson Foundation
Thx 2 @KDTrey5 @JasonDufner 4 the #NBAMVP signed size 18s! They’ll help @ZJFClassic raise great $ for @KidsonCourseCR! #peoplehelpingpeople
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 7, 2014
Here they are! pic.twitter.com/WdXadRI33a
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 7, 2014
For all wondering, the shoes are @kdtrey5‘s bball shoes signed for my Foundation. Thx to @JasonDufner.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 8, 2014
15) Caddies Take Aim On TPC Sawgrass’ Legendary 17th
Shoutout to my caddy @callaschris for winning the caddy tourney on 17 at Tpc Sawgrass today. Striped 9 iron to 7’8 to win! #greatcause
— Shawn Stefani (@ShawnStefani1) May 7, 2014
For all of you that said I’d hit it in the water… I didn’t let you down!
— Craig Connelly (@theweeman77) May 7, 2014
Today is “caddie shot” day at @THEPLAYERSChamp on 17. Had a good practice shot yesterday. I’m ready.
— Todd Montoya™ (@ToddCaddie) May 7, 2014
It was as pure as they come. The most pure SHANK I’ve ever hit.
— Todd Montoya™ (@ToddCaddie) May 7, 2014
TPC sawgrass. 134 middle pin. Dnwind. Shaky hands. Crowd watching. Pitching Wedge. One bounced in water right. #17
— ted scott (@jtedscott) May 7, 2014
That’s my buddy! @joelstock is dry on 17. 28″ for birdie. pic.twitter.com/lbC8GD6VTf
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) May 7, 2014
He’s done it! @Rustyonthebag has done it!! Solid strike past the hole to 36′. Video to follow.
— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) May 7, 2014
Favourite shot of the year. #caddycontest #watchitfinish #nopressure pic.twitter.com/0MftEn336v
— David Hearn (@HearnDavid) May 7, 2014
Caddy tournament today on 17! Stay tuned for video of my trusty steed. Here he is yesterday after successful practice http://t.co/sdkR4w6wrk
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) May 7, 2014
16) Natalie Gulbis Helps Out At The Boy’s & Girl’s Club
Having a blast at my Boys and Girls club this afternoon pic.twitter.com/l7vvzG6bYS
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) May 8, 2014
Love my time with these kids!! At the playground now! @BGCMP pic.twitter.com/juDX0Fw9D2
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) May 9, 2014
Golf/baseball with the kids from my boys and girls club! So much fun!! @BGCMP pic.twitter.com/40oEkCPZPx
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) May 9, 2014
17) Lexi & Jodi Give Us A Look Into Their Workouts
You guys have been wanting a video of my workouts, so here you go! Sled pull with 55lbs – 2 lengths… http://t.co/4cZwDIAYU2
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) May 7, 2014
Getting after it today with @athleticedge #GetIt http://t.co/XsJdKTYNbX
— Jodi Ewart Shadoff (@Jodi_Ewart) May 8, 2014
18) Happy Gilmore Makes An Appearance At The Players Championship
Bruin fan representin’ at the Players @_Happy_Gilmore pic.twitter.com/fcb2ifYl2L
— Julien Trudeau (@Jules_Trudeau) May 8, 2014
19) Rivalry Renewed?
So @Toby_Gerhart used to play against @RickieFowlerPGA rival high school #funfacts #jaguars pic.twitter.com/lq4EGrHozO
— THE PLAYERS (@THEPLAYERSChamp) May 8, 2014
20) Pat Perez Finds The Ocean
21) Lindsey Vonn Gets Presidential
Was an honor to meet the President and First Lady! #POTUS #FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/FG9lskkW9u
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) May 7, 2014
22) Bubba Shaves His Chest … Sorta
Hey @bubbawatson when did you start shaving your chest?? http://t.co/lzkJp2Esoj
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) May 9, 2014
23) Rickie & Caleb Play Dress Up
Just playing dress up with Caleb earlier tonight…don’t think he was too pumped on the red hair http://t.co/Tyw2Fh54oU
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) May 10, 2014
24) Donald, Manziel Are ‘Money’
Glad you all liked my “money” tee shot on 17 today #THEPLAYERS #RBCDonald https://t.co/4DLKYWcVaR
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) May 10, 2014
25) Jason Dufner Is Really Happy About Johnny Manziel
Yes! Goodnight. Sleep on it! pic.twitter.com/O8lKbDGCfc
— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) May 9, 2014
26) Meow Dash
Me-ow! Dash loves this for some reason & anything to make a sick buddy smile! pic.twitter.com/lrI2QcNqvQ
— Ellie Day (@ellielaneday) May 9, 2014
27) Tiger’s Gift
DYK its tradition for defending champ @THEPLAYERSChamp to give a gift to 2,200 volunteers? We love what Tiger picked! pic.twitter.com/xg5NUUwTXZ
— TW Foundation (@TWFoundation) May 9, 2014
28) OMG, These’s Girls (Probably) Can’t Even Right Now
A little bit of #selfie action with #THEPLAYERS ’04 Champ, Adam Scott, after his round. http://t.co/Ma93LroH9h
— THE PLAYERS (@THEPLAYERSChamp) May 9, 2014
29) Spieth Treats His Grandfather At The Players
Gramps is here this week and he’s 82 today.. Nice of @THEPLAYERSChamp bringing this for him at dinner! pic.twitter.com/q28LpiA7YX
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) May 11, 2014
30) Happy Mother’s Day For Diane Donald
#HappyMothersDay to all my fellow moms, especially my mom. So blessed every day to be “Mom” to my girls! #RBCDonald pic.twitter.com/82YzpUdTeM
— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) May 11, 2014
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