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) Shark Shootout
My gr8 friend @elkpga did this fantastic cartoon to celebrate 25 yrs for @FTShootout this week. Thx Elk. pic.twitter.com/NXKQyHYooZ
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) December 9, 2013
2) G-Mac Kidnapped
>>This is my Tweet of the Day!!! RT @hornstein @Graeme_McDowell I saw you being kidnapped yesterday. pic.twitter.com/cFAX81aJTf
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) December 9, 2013
3) Going Bananas
Grocery shopping. @PGATOUR @GCMorningDrive @kroger @TCU @BlueGiraffeSprt pic.twitter.com/BdeykFM3V3
— John Peterson (@JohnPetersonLSU) December 9, 2013
Headin out to mess with some people on the ice!! #chasinbananas pic.twitter.com/2ULubisLUV
— John Peterson (@JohnPetersonLSU) December 9, 2013
4) Goin’ For The Big Bucks
Here it is T-Bone @tboneoutdoors More importantly, what about you this season. #bigbucks #bowhunting pic.twitter.com/MX2YjcP1IA
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) December 9, 2013
5) 3 Caddies is Better Than 1
Sorry @skovy14 but I got a couple local caddies for the week @ThaiGolfChamps #ThaiGolfChpionship pic.twitter.com/hlR7CAtSaH
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) December 11, 2013
More Rickie:
– Rickie Fowler’s Retirement Plan: Race Cars
– Behind the Scenes: Rickie Fowler’s Psychedelic Driving Range
– 9 Golfers That Could Have Played Another Pro Sport
6) Unfortunately, No Octo-Pants
#RLX shoot today in NYC, @BillyHo_Golf going with his usual conservative look!! #HeyWang pic.twitter.com/7rXBemdok5
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 10, 2013
7) Just Throw It In The Bag
Had fun raiding the @pumagolf store tonight 🙂 http://t.co/rkPDjsJIDe
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) December 10, 2013
8) What A “Casting” Crew
Our little Elf’s are fishing tonight. Looks like they are still getting creative. Hope it continues. http://t.co/stj9uguHNN
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 12, 2013
I think my wife is having way too much fun with these Elf on the shelf ideas. Hahaha http://t.co/vactNHDEFB
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 13, 2013
9) Bubba in Bangkok
Won cooking contest in Bangkok! #CookingLegend pic.twitter.com/7vFAUxePN8
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) December 12, 2013
More Bubba:
– Video: Shaq, Bubba Watson Duel On The Golf Course
– Bubba Watson Plays Through an Office Cubicle
– Duck Dynasty’s Uncle Si is No Bubba Watson
10) Start ‘Em Young!
Thank you @FootJoy and @Titleist for the shoes and balls! pic.twitter.com/lN0gL5WDqA
— Vaughn Taylor (@VaughnTaylorPGA) December 11, 2013
11) Opening Up Happiness
The grand prize arrived today. Thanks coca cola for our new family member:)
— Henrik Stenson (@henrikstenson) December 11, 2013
12) Back, Back, Back on the Links
Had a good day with Boomer!!! #FTShootout austin_johnson12’s http://t.co/DvUKk5hSwz
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) December 13, 2013
13) Making It Look Easy
Practicing with my new Cobra wedge! Flop shot out of the rough 🙂 http://t.co/BvWjCnkz6P
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) December 12, 2013
14) Gator Nation
Gator alumni @ChrisDiMarco & @BillyHo_Golf are set to team up at the @FTShootout. Who’s your favorite duo this week? pic.twitter.com/eUVeHGa6Xg
— PING GOLF (@PingTour) December 11, 2013
Related Link: Chris DiMarco Gets Role as Florida Gator Cheerleader
15) Off The Wall
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) December 12, 2013
Welcome to Hawaii @jamiekuhn #aloha #sandys http://t.co/R8JP6c2pfM
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) December 12, 2013
16) He Was Born For This
Found a mini @JasonDufner today at my junior tournament!!! @hsjga #TOC #dufnering pic.twitter.com/BiOERy08a7
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) December 15, 2013
17) Flat-out Family Love
It’s never to late! Happy birthday @RickieFowlerPGA yesterday from the @stevestricker family. pic.twitter.com/K9gSqztKLU
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) December 14, 2013
More Dufnering:
– Jim Furyk Bested by Jaguars Mascot, Does Some Dufnering
– Photos: Dufnering Sensation Goes Viral
18) Northeast Love in the South
Pats vs Dolphins game today. Great seats bad loss! @jillianstacey1 http://t.co/2cgQkTzh3m
— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) December 15, 2013
More Keegan:
– Keegan Bradley Emulates Kramer, Whales Beware!
– Biggest Fan? Man Names Child After Keegan Bradley
– Keegan Bradley Stamps “Baba Booey” On His Wedge
19) Golden Bear Squared
Jack and son Gary Nicklaus compete in the PNC Father/Son Challenge. For more photos, visit… http://t.co/KfuVfYZMu0
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) December 14, 2013
20) Tied The Knot
Just Married!!!! Love you Hildegard. Recien Casados. Te Amo Hildegard. http://t.co/VXBH1J6g8m
— Jhonattan Vegas (@JhonattanVegas) December 15, 2013
21) Pure Dedication
This is awesome.. Game tape on iPad helmet on while rehabbing- via @espn .. #RoleModel pic.twitter.com/TFy3ApEmDh
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) December 12, 2013
22) He Shoots Three’s and in the 70’s
23) Look At That Form
Not a @CallawayGolf ! “@Kevin_Rehberg: @ANNIKA59 Can I get a critique of the swing here? pic.twitter.com/B2Jfa7WZW1”
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) December 13, 2013
24) Beauty and the Beast
Me and the beast;) pic.twitter.com/kqj9fSpusT
— Suzann Pettersen (@suzannpettersen) December 13, 2013
Having a fun day with @BreitlingNews and @Bentley in London! Continental GT on a race track;) holy smoke;) pic.twitter.com/doG7ALwphM
— Suzann Pettersen (@suzannpettersen) December 13, 2013
25) Mimicking Michelle
Stop, drop, and tabletop @hsjga pic.twitter.com/YP65pc5SWP
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) December 15, 2013
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Other Hot Links:
– Jim Furyk Bested by Jaguars Mascot, Does Some Dufnering
– Video: Shaq, Bubba Watson Duel On The Golf Course
– Santa Hits Trick Shots at Driving Range