Social spotlight: Rose makes history, Grillo loses clubs & Stenson pokes something he shouldn't

Shot of the week: Justin Rose makes Olympic history

Team GB’s Justin Rose made history by representing his country at the games on Thursday following golf’s return after an 112-year exile.

But the Englishman probably wasn’t expecting to break another record…

A historic moment for Justin Rose… and didn't he enjoy it! #Rio2016 https://t.co/8qMuHuipP9

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 11, 2016

The incredible hole-in-one occurred on the 189-yard, par-3 fourth hole of Gil Hanse’s new Olympic Course and required only a 7-iron.

We tip our cap to you, Mr Rose!

Story of the week: Emiliano Grillo chronicles a familiar story

Emiliano Grillo flew to Rio excited to represent his country in what was a historic occasion for the game, but the 23-year-old almost missed the tournament altogether.

And boy did the Argentine let his twitter followers know all about his story..

@AmericanAir delays, rerouting and 20+ calls can't find my golf bag. I am going to miss my chance to compete in the Olympics. @Rio2016

— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016

@AmericanAir seriously, find me a human in JFK, MIA, or Sao Paolo that can physically look for my bag and confirm where it is and send it.

— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016

Dónde crees que están mis palos?

Where do you think my clubs are?

— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016

Si fuesen pokepalos estarían todos buscando no? #Pokemon

If they were pokeclubs they would all be looking for them #Pokemon

— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016

I am never letting you go again… Until next flight… ?

Nunca más te dejo ir…
Hasta el próximo vuelo… ? pic.twitter.com/neeXxiHzo4

— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 9, 2016

Very, very well played Emiliano!

Prod of the week: Henrik Stenson gets up close and personal.. with an alligator!

Henrik Stenson’s nickname the ‘Iceman’ has never been truer. Seriously, the Swede poked an alligator!

Probably shouldn't prod an alligator with a golf club Henrik Stenson… #rio2016 https://t.co/4l2twLkpSy

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 14, 2016

We have absolutely no idea what possessed the 40-year-old to aggravate the local wildlife and he clearly hasn’t seen Happy Gilmore!

Does the name ‘Chubbs’ ring any bells, Henrik?

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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.