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) Jordan Spieth Re-creates History
Recreating the bunker shot @jdclassic during media day.. Anyone gonna believe it was the first try?… http://t.co/iafItDR9CE
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) June 2, 2014
2) Congratulations, Jimmy Walker!
Another fun one to receive!! Been a while!! I’m excited to go!! pic.twitter.com/OivMCu1jeW
— Jimmy Walker (@JimmyWalkerPGA) June 2, 2014
3) Players Hit Pinehurst Early, One Gets Stuck
8am and a quiet range. No better place to be. #pinehurst #usopen2014 http://t.co/xlKTgno1hU
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) June 2, 2014
Big boy golf! #USOpen #Pinehurst #RBCDonald http://t.co/EmzZLUPxwj
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) June 5, 2014
Practice round at Pinehurst for the US Open. With cheeky @lukedonald http://t.co/DvyvJyHQXp
— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) June 6, 2014
Let me be the first of 293930201828293929202938490 people to post this picture. #usopen http://t.co/rgXjTZ1CKX
— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) June 6, 2014
First time I have ever gotten a cart stuck in the cart path.. US Opens are tough!! pic.twitter.com/8a4EXJQSr5
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) June 6, 2014
4) Greg Norman Party’s Hard
What a night had by all @roger_rasheed!!! pic.twitter.com/DiHVilGdCy
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) June 2, 2014
5) Cal Ripken Jr. Appears at LPGA Event
Cal Ripken made an appearance at the media day for the @lpgaintlcrown 🙂 http://t.co/j4VesF7qit
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) June 2, 2014
“When in Baltimore”-Cal Ripken, Jr. gives crab picking lessons to Kirk, @BelenMozo, @Lexi @1soyeonryu @LPGAIntlCrown pic.twitter.com/NoOJqmVdu6
— LPGA (@LPGA) June 2, 2014
6) Double Exposure in Toronto
Toronto street art #helloCanada http://t.co/VFN6zeA13t
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) June 2, 2014
7) Bradley & Simpson Back in the Day
#LongestDayInGolf flashback with @webbsimpson1 circa 2011. #shorts #futuremajorchamps #USOpen pic.twitter.com/fH6L9Sxs5C
— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) June 3, 2014
8) Rory Recreates Payne’s Historic Putt
Yesterday, @mcilroyrory, tried the iconic Payne Stewart putt at Pinehurst. Watch it at Pinehurst.… http://t.co/b9DIOLhV5H
— Pinehurst Resort (@PinehurstResort) June 3, 2014
9) Terry Francona’s New Wedge
.@TheRealCWilson giving Terry Francona a new wedge after he threw out the 1st pitch at tonight’s @Indians game. pic.twitter.com/tcYB5Xk2jB
— Cleveland Golf (@ClevelandGolf) June 3, 2014
10) Rickie Fowler Takes His Helmet to Work
Just another day on set w/ @usga & @americanexpress rocking the @TroyLeeDesigns #TLD #commercialshoot pic.twitter.com/Tn6w56YHJm
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) June 3, 2014
11) Ernie Els Breaks Ground
Cement pour this morning at the @ElsForAutism site. Threw coins in for luck! Special day for all of us #RBCELS pic.twitter.com/uUwTPtxSsh
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) June 4, 2014
12) Poulter’s Colorful Partners
My group in the Proam already in the @fesjcmemphis @IJPDesign limited edition shirts. @StJude benefit 100% pic.twitter.com/Wgo60s6AaD
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 4, 2014
13) Michelle Wie: Golfer-Turned-Caddie
We thought caddying looked easy so we gave it a try…lasted about 5 yards. These bags are heavy!… http://t.co/pTRRdta06n
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) June 4, 2014
14) Poulter Puts his Ford GT up for Grabs, Tests Pillows
If anyone is passing @BobbyKisselback Ford which is in St. Cloud FL 34769. Check out my 2005 Ford GT. It’s Brand new pic.twitter.com/jYjuLjtJtS
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 4, 2014
Testing the firmness of a new couple of pillows in @Target. I think I’ve found something that works just nicely. pic.twitter.com/pLPof4NUuz
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 4, 2014
15) Ryan Shekler Hits Top Golf
At @Topgolf_Austin for @RyanSheckler charity tournament with the #RedBullatX team pic.twitter.com/GXSm7Wg9Rp
— Red Bull Austin (@redbullATX) June 3, 2014
We had a blast last night at @Topgolf_Austin http://t.co/zhCgQ3q6ww
— Ryan Sheckler (@RyanSheckl3r) June 4, 2014
16) Paula Creamer Dresses Down, Hangs Out with Payne
Pine Needles…. #jeans&tee #golfers #theysaidihadwhitefeet #alwayswearingmythreestripes @adidasgolf http://t.co/His5hyaRul
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) June 5, 2014
See you soon!!!!!! #uswomensopen2014 http://t.co/2Ks39UJmz7
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) June 5, 2014
17) Keegan & Jillian Visit the Zoo
Zoos on zoos #animalobsessed #palmbeachzoo @keegan_bradley http://t.co/CL94oNafOV
— Jillian Stacey (@JillianStacey1) June 5, 2014
18) Best Bibs on Tour
Love the bibs this week @fesjcmemphis @PGATOUR #Hope pic.twitter.com/5zfkxfh52R
— Heath Slocum (@heathslocum) June 6, 2014
19) Rory Hangs Out with Nike
Great day working with the Nike guys #nikegolf http://t.co/AxEvkrw9cQ
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) June 6, 2014
20) Rickie’s Newest Puma Swag
Quite possibly my favorite @pumagolf hat yet #snapback #script http://t.co/ZWCIzxUYwa
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) June 6, 2014
21) Thissssss Close to Tiger Woods
Was at @tpcsawgrass locker room today and came this close to meeting @tigerwoods pic.twitter.com/AREoQf4pAh
— Mix Diskerud (@MixDiskerud) June 6, 2014
22) Office Golf
New @ClevelandGolf wedges showed up at the station today! Can’t wait to get these on the course! @MoriartyJohn pic.twitter.com/DRLd6dQt8h
— Kris Crocker (@KrisCrockerKXLY) June 5, 2014
23) Bill Murray Bombs “Caddyshack” Driver
Want to see Bill Murray crush our 1980 “Caddyshack” era #TaylorMade Pittsburgh Persimmon driver on the ultimate #TBT? http://t.co/G0MYxjIho2
— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) June 6, 2014
24) Kyle Lohse Makes Good on Jason Dufner Bet
.@JasonDufner Next time bring your bat & see if you can hit my fastball. http://t.co/SSHFnJbCvN #ThisIsMajor pic.twitter.com/THuPbxjyqh
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) June 6, 2014
25) Luke & Diane Donald Welcome Another Child
There is something so amazing yet daunting about being a parent, their lives are literally in your… http://t.co/JYiXZMF7IW
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) June 2, 2014
26) Stunna Shades for the Dog
Rocking the oakley’s @Oakley pic.twitter.com/Q36ZakKLLP
— Ryann O’Toole (@RyannOToole) June 3, 2014
27) SAP Ambassadors Photo Op
SAP Ambassadors @thebig_easy @davidleadbetter #funday http://t.co/KPy9q43cEp
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) June 3, 2014
28) Kang Visits the Great One … Sorta
Great lunch at the Great One’s restaurant Thank you! Love you guys! pic.twitter.com/q2flVU2kmx
— Danielle Kang (@daniellekang) June 2, 2014
29) Just a Man, a Dog and a Golf Cart
Me and my girl on a sunset cruise http://t.co/9GPRvdvT4V
— Kyle Stanley (@kylestanleygolf) June 3, 2014
30) The World’s Largest Elephant
Got to see the largest elephant in the world, Lucy!! Was built in 1881 and was used to sell alcohol… http://t.co/DPUqPcMKVt
— Brooke Pancake (@BrookePancake) June 4, 2014
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