Masters Social Spotlight: DJ’s WD gets the internet treatment
How did the world react to Dustin Johnson’s withdrawal from the Masters? It was sympathetic, of course. (It wasn’t.) Let’s take a look at the best social media had to offer in our Masters Social Spotlight…
Dustin Johnson withdraws from the Masters pic.twitter.com/42TrGAnBNf
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) April 6, 2017
What really happened to Dustin Johnson pic.twitter.com/gPDEpnpIEf
— bruin (@bmcshalley) April 5, 2017
Let me get this straight, Gilmore played after getting trucked by a Volkswagen and Dustin Johnson withdrew after falling down some stairs??
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) April 6, 2017
The 2017 Masters is the first since 1955 without Arnold Palmer being inolved in one way or another, and the Augusta members wanted to honour his legacy…
To honor Arnold Palmer, at tomorrow's Honorary Starters Ceremony every patron on the grounds will receive this Commemorative Badge. pic.twitter.com/9l7cA9saQe
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 5, 2017
There were some emotional scenes as the ceremonial tee shots were hit with Jack Nicklaus saluting the King…
A nod to the heavens from Jack Nicklaus to Arnold Palmer during this morning's Honorary Starters Ceremony. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/7KHQECorHE
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 6, 2017
And there wasn’t a dry eye in Augusta…
At the Masters, honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus wipe away tears during a moment of silence for the late Arnold Palmer. pic.twitter.com/KvJnOGyECc
— Detroit News Sports (@detnews_sports) April 6, 2017
Former Masters champion Nick Faldo also sported his rainbow colours in tribute…
Good day for The King's umbrella — Remembering #ArnoldPalmer; wearing his colours & mine #Par3 @TheMasters -Thanks @ArnoldPalmerApp pic.twitter.com/EbydgeMwhS
— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) April 5, 2017
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Tom Irwin
Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.
