Adam Hadwin's Wife, Jessica, Has 48 Reasons Why PGA Tour Life is the Best

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When it comes to PGA Tour WAGs, Jessica Hadwin might be the people's champion. Wife of Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin, she's built a loyal following not just for her support on the sidelines, but for her razor-sharp wit and unfiltered commentary.
Ms. Hadwin's go-to platform for this is her X (Twitter) account, where she's often called out the PGA Tour and even poked fun at Adam's bogey streaks.
Last week, after a whirlwind trip to the John Deere Classic, she gave fans a hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining list of 48 reasons, well social media posts, why Tour life is the best.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Adam Hadwin of Canada and the International team celebrates with his wife Jessica ippenberger after he and Sungjae Im of South Korea and the International team defeated Xander Schauffele of...
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Adam Hadwin of Canada and the International team celebrates with his wife Jessica ippenberger after he and Sungjae Im of South Korea and the International team defeated Xander Schauffele of the United States team and Patrick Cantlay of the United States team 1up on the 18th green during Thursday four-ball matches on day one of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 12, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by) More
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Hadwin Family had quite the week
The Hadwins' trip to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, coincided with America's Independence Day weekend, and Jessica made sure to soak in every bit of it.
"Not sure there is a more Midwest place to head off to to watch some golf and celebrate the birth of America than the John Deere Classic!" she told Skratch.
"The JDC is a family-friendly event full of some of the nicest people on earth... it's a no-brainer to book a flight to a place that feels like home."
But the trip didn't start smoothly.
"Tragedy struck when our Monday flight was cancelled and we were in danger of missing the Big Dig," she shared.
The Big Dig is a fan-favorite pre-tournament event where families can operate real John Deere machinery and enjoy a fireworks show.
Well, in the end, it's Jessica Hadwin, so they had to make it there.
"The Big Dig is essentially a Midwesterner's Disneyland," Jessica shared, "and we made it to the most magical place on earth just in time Tuesday evening to partake."
By Thursday, the tournament was underway, and so was the heat. "It is hot as heck," she wrote.
Adam teed off at 12:30 p.m., while Jessica wrangled their daughter Maddox and two teenage nieces.
"Me and my 16-year-old nieces are unexpectedly matching in white tennis dresses, and I feel flattered until strangers start referring to me as their mom."
As Adam battled through a frustrating front nine, Jessica admitted, "We spend the front nine ignoring the bogey train in order to get a full photo shoot around the course."
Adam, who's had a rocky season this year, remained "eerily calm" despite the struggles. He carded a total of 73 in the first round.
Jessica, ever the honest cheerleader, reflected over her husband's performance, saying, "Maybe he should bring back some of the anger fire."
Still, she wasn't disappointed, just eager to see the version of Adam she knows he can be.
The professional season has included just one top-10 finish, a T9 at the WM Phoenix Open and six missed cuts, including at the PGA Championship.
One of the most touching moments came when Maddox watched her dad putt on the ninth green.
"She seems so anxious to see the putt drop, it doesn't, and I feel sad that she feels any emotion tied to golf," Jessica wrote.
"Despite my 'I just hope everyone has fun' mantra, it's clear Maddox is at an age she's starting to invest in Adam's job and play."
While Adam practiced post-round, Jessica took the kids to a rooftop fireworks party hosted by the tournament.
"I quickly realize I am the only person who brought 3 minors to the party, but we all have fun and the singer does a special little Bluey number for Maddox."
On Friday, Adam's alarm rang at 4 a.m. for Round 2. He started strong, 3-under through 5, but faded late, missing the cut after carding a total of 2-over par.
"With each bogey it's clear we will head home earlier than hoped for," Jessica expressed. "I'm already planning how we can get home and blow stuff up to help Adam blow off steam."
And with that, she signed off typing, "Happy Birthday America!"
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