TaylorMade’s holiday cards never disappoint.
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Hello friends, and welcome back to the Rogers Report. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The PNC Championship just ended, Christmas is right around the corner and the social content is flowing. I truly couldn’t ask for more (unless, of course you’re a relative of mine and doing some last-minute shopping). The last week has been a whirlwind in the world of golf social media, and I’m here to break it down for you. Let’s get right to business.
1. Brooks runs out of gas
Sometimes, off the golf course, the pros are just like us. Eamon Lynch shared these images of Brooks Koepka, who ran out of gas while driving a Rolls Royce last week. This exact thing once happened to me, except I was driving a 2001 Volvo Wagon. Regardless, I can *kind of* relate to the situation and say with confidence that nothing will humble you faster than having to ask the gas station attendant for a plastic gas can because even though you could see the fuel gauge on your car, and even though it gave you fair warning that you were running low, you still managed to run out. Add in what looks like a rainy Florida morning that Brooks got caught in, and you’ll be sure not to let it happen again.
2. Danielle Kang and Wayne Gretzky tee it up together
Wayne Gretzky snuck in a round of golf with Danielle Kang at The Grove XXIII over the weekend, and I can only imagine the kind of fun they had out on the course. From what I know about The Grove, I’m willing to bet they weren’t the only celebs on the course that day. Rumor has it (I listened to Paulina’s appearance on the Pillows and Beer Podcast) Janet and Wayne Gretzky recently relocated to Florida, so here’s to seeing more of them in the Sunshine State.
Danielle Kang and Wayne Gretzky at The Grove XXIII
Danielle Kang on Instagram
3. Karl Stenson
Charlie Woods got a lot of attention at the PNC Championship over the weekend, but I would like to take a minute to highlight the star that is Karl Stenson. At 11-years-old, he became the youngest player to tee it up in the PNC Championship over the weekend. He was draining putts to the point where his father, Henrik, literally bowed down to him.
The only thing more impressive than Karl’s game is his sense of humor. This kid is like, really funny.
Every line he delivers in both of these interviews is pure gold, and he doesn’t even crack a smile afterward. Henrik is known to be one of the funniest players on Tour, so it’s safe to say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree here.
4. The TaylorMade holiday card
TaylorMade has done it again. Just when I thought their 2020 holiday card was unbeatable, they brought things to the next level with this video:
Everything here is amazing. Wolff makes the perfect Flick from “A Christmas Story.” Tommy and Collin seem extremely focused. Sergio absolutely crushed the facial expressions, Rory went all-out for his “triple dog dare” line, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, DJ seems just a little bit out of it. It’s funny to think of these guys — some of the world’s top golfers and a few major champions — getting into costume and going over a script like they’re in a fourth grade Christmas pageant. Bravo, all! And thanks to TaylorMade for once again delivering an absolute treasure.
And lucky for us, it looks like we’re going to get some more content from this shoot.
An honorable mention goes out to Jena Sims and Brooks Koepka for their creative New Years card. We’re lovin’ it.
The Koepka-Sims New Years card
Official Erik Davis on Instagram
5. PNC Content
I know, I know. There’s a very solid chance that you’re all PNC-ed out after a weekend of Tiger and Charlie posts. I won’t blame you if you call it a day on this article right now, but if you do want to stick around, I thought I’d share some of the best tweets I saw over the weekend.
This photo is great. Between John Daly dressed up as Santa, Team Woods smiling front and center, Nelly Korda representing the women’s game and Justin Thomas, who appeared not to have gotten the business-formal attire memo, there’s a lot going on.
Max Homa’s Tweets never fail, and Chesson Hadley’s PGA Tour profile lists him as 6′4″ and 175 pounds, so I couldn’t help but laugh at this one. Great work, gentlemen.
It was a family affair for the Woodses at the PNC over the weekend. I love how all four of them showed up in Sunday red to show their support. In fact, Tiger’s pal, Rob McNamara, did as well.
That’s all I’ve got for this week, everyone. I’ll keep an eye out for any pro golf social media news over the holiday weekend and report back.
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