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Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
PGA Tour star tackled by security guard showed true colours with statement
The final round of last year's Travelers Championship was interrupted by Extinction Rebellion protestors, who stormed the 18th green at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut Canadian ace Adam Hadwin had the perfect reaction to protestors interrupting the action at last year's Travelers Championship. And anyone seeking guidance on how to handle such disruptions should look to him, especially if more trouble arises during Sunday's final round at TPC River Highlands. The 2024 Travelers Championship was disrupted when activists from Extinction Rebellion stormed the 18th green just as the tournament was reaching its climax. The protestors showered the green with what seemed to be a chalk-like substance, all while sporting t-shirts emblazoned with the message, 'No golf on a dead planet'. This incident occurred just as Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim were gearing up to conclude the competition in a nail-biting play-off. And it was Scheffler, 28, who kept his cool to clinch the title by the narrowest of margins. Hadwin, 37, finished joint-27th after shooting 11 under par in Cromwell, Connecticut. But he observed the unfolding drama from a distance and couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu. The one-time PGA Tour -winner took to social media and recalled his own viral moment from the previous year. And he was certain he did a better job of taking an unexpected knock from security. Hadwin, who triumphed at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2023, was on home soil in Toronto when he was tackled by a guard in the closing moments of the 2023 Canadian Open. That's after he had rushed the 18th to congratulate countryman Nick Taylor, who had just become the first Canadian in nearly 70 years to win the title. Intent on drenching his pal in champagne, he instead ended up on the floor as his friend watched on in horror. While going in for the celebration, Hadwin found himself unceremoniously floored, but his response was about as relaxed as one could hope for. "The moment itself and what Nick accomplished was amazing," he told reporters after the tournament. "I definitely did not want to be a part of what transpired after that, but it has been a lot of fun reading through and seeing what people had to say." The PGA Tour player admitted his recollection of being tackled was hazy because he "blacked out." Yet he held no grudge against the security guard for the mix-up. "At the time there was so much adrenaline running through, I don't think I would feel anything. I'm glad everything worked out. We can have a good laugh about it now. Just a big misunderstanding." Hadwin later took a light-hearted jab at a video circulating online of the protestors interrupting the Travelers Championship. He managed to keep hold of the champagne bottle in his hand during the tangle with security, contrasting it with the less coordinated efforts of the activists in question "I'd like to point out that when I was tackled, I held onto the bottle," he wrote on X. "Unlike this guy." In a display typical of someone who doesn't sweat the small stuff, Hadwin brushed off the debacle while also slyly ensuring not a drop of bubbly went to waste. And in the process, he proved he could keep a firm grip on what mattered amid unexpected pressure. If he can't find a reason to celebrate his own victory on Sunday, he'll be rooting for another Canadian to take the spotlight. However, it might take quite an effort to keep the on-fire Scheffler from clinching the title yet again.
Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
PGA Tour star was tackled to ground by security guard at Canadian Open
Adam Hadwin was rugby tackled by a security guard at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, moments after Nick Taylor drained a 72-foot eagle putt to win the tournament Adam Hadwin was back in the mix at this year's Canadian Open, ready to leave behind a rather embarrassing moment from 2023's tournament that still lingers in the minds of golf fans. The Moose Jaw-born star notched a commendable T11 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club that year alongside Harry Higgs, Jonathan Byrd, Harrison Endycott and Doug Ghim. But when close friend and fellow countryman Nick Taylor ended a 69-year drought in terms of a Canadian winning the tournament, Hadwin was eager to join in the celebrations. The drama reached its peak when Taylor holed an incredible 72-foot eagle putt during a play-off on the 18th, dashing Tommy Fleetwood's hopes of clinching his maiden PGA Tour title. But the action didn't stop there. As Hadwin made a beeline to congratulate Taylor, he found himself unexpectedly tackled by an overzealous security guard unaware of his identity. Footage of Hadwin being floored just after spraying the winner with bubbly took social media by storm. Taylor's caddie, Dave Markle, could be seen shouting "hey" in astonishment as he recognised Hadwin amidst the commotion. Reminiscing about the chaotic celebration, Hadwin told media: "The moment itself and what Nick accomplished was amazing. "I definitely did not want to be a part of what transpired after that, but it has been a lot of fun reading through and seeing what people had to say," reports the Mirror US. He added: "Honestly, I don't have any memory of what took place. I blacked out there for 15-20 seconds. "At the time there was so much adrenaline running through, I don't think I would feel anything. I'm glad everything worked out. We can have a good laugh about it now. Just a big misunderstanding." The golfer emerged relatively unscathed from the unusual event and, in the spirit of humour, he even turned a snapshot of himself being body-slammed into his profile picture and header on X (formerly known as Twitter). With a touch of wit, he also shared the image with his feed, writing: "Put in the Louvre." On the flip side, the security guard involved has also recounted the ordeal. Speaking to TSN last year with anonymity, he said: "I was on the other side of Nick and his caddie which meant I had to come around him. "There were a lot of people moving and I saw this person heading directly towards Nick. I saw it as if it was in slow motion, this guy coming towards Nick with a bottle and no credentials." The guard further described it as a "soft takedown" and pointed out that Hadwin's feet "never left the ground," before explaining that it was Markle who told him the error of his ways. He added: "Bryan Crawford [RBC Canadian Open tournament director] came over and it was over quickly. We got up and laughed, said sorry to each other, and it was all over."
Hamilton Spectator
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada's Matthew Anderson enjoying taste of life on PGA Tour at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - Matthew Anderson could get used to this kind of treatment. The Mississauga, Ont., native, like all eight Canadians in the field at the RBC Canadian Open, was serenaded with the national anthem at just about every hole in Saturday's third round. Anderson, who plays on the Korn Ferry Tour and is playing on the weekend of a PGA Tour event for the first time ever, appreciated the gesture. 'Your adrenalin gets pumping but also, me and my caddie have a job to do,' said Anderson, standing outside the clubhouse at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. 'We have to pace off the number, find our numbers, and decide what we're gonna do with the shot. 'You try and take it in a little bit, of course, right? Like, look around and wave and be grateful and appreciative. But, I mean, we're also trying to make a shot for the fans.' Anderson is the third-highest ranked Canadian on the Korn Ferry Tour, sitting 57th on the second-tier circuit's points list heading into play this week. However, he decided to skip the BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greer, S.C., to instead play in the Canadian Open, the national men's golf championship. That gamble has paid off as he was tied for 36th at 7-under overall after three rounds. 'We're obviously not done yet, but I've really proved myself by going out and being there and having a good round, and hitting good shots under pressure with people watching,' said Anderson. 'I know I belong here. 'Obviously, the Korn Ferry Tour is also a really competitive tour, right? I think good golf is good golf anywhere, but knowing I can play good golf over here is great to take back there.' Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 to moved 13 spots up the leaderboard into a tie for sixth, two shots behind co-leaders Matteo Manassero of Italy and Ryan Fox of New Zealand. Adam Hadwin (65) of Abbotsford, B.C., Taylor Pendrith (67) of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Nick Taylor (69) of Abbotsford were tied for 16th at 10 under. Hadwin said after his round he's decided to lean into playing to the crowd at the Canadian Open, donning a Team Canada hockey jersey for his put on No. 14, the hockey-themed Rink hole. Hadwin said the stunt isn't without its challenges, however. 'The biggest one being that I am a very small framed individual, and I don't think they make hockey jerseys that small,' he joked. 'It's a little bulky, as you can see. I had to roll up the sleeves. I actually tucked them into my own sleeves so they wouldn't fall down. 'I certainly couldn't hit a golf shot in it, but making a putt is fine.' Poking a little fun at himself and embracing the crowds is a new mental approach for Hadwin, who has usually been more reserved in the past. 'Just trying to walk around with a little bit more swagger, keep telling myself that I am that good, that I can do this, that I know how to hit this shot, and feed off the crowd a little bit,' said Hadwin. 'I had a lot of fun out there. 'Approaching greens and all that stuff, acknowledging them. Taking in that atmosphere on No. 14 around that tee box. That's so cool. It's so much fun as a Canadian to be up there.' Vancouver's Richard T. Lee (70) was tied for 25th at 9 under. Ben Silverman (65) of Thornhill, Ont., and Corey Conners (66) of Listowel, Ont., were tied for 29th at 8 under. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Matthew Anderson enjoying taste of life on PGA Tour at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON – Matthew Anderson could get used to this kind of treatment. The Mississauga, Ont., native, like all eight Canadians in the field at the RBC Canadian Open, was serenaded with the national anthem at just about every hole in Saturday's third round. Anderson, who plays on the Korn Ferry Tour and is playing on the weekend of a PGA Tour event for the first time ever, appreciated the gesture. 'Your adrenalin gets pumping but also, me and my caddie have a job to do,' said Anderson, standing outside the clubhouse at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. 'We have to pace off the number, find our numbers, and decide what we're gonna do with the shot. 'You try and take it in a little bit, of course, right? Like, look around and wave and be grateful and appreciative. But, I mean, we're also trying to make a shot for the fans.' Anderson is the third-highest ranked Canadian on the Korn Ferry Tour, sitting 57th on the second-tier circuit's points list heading into play this week. However, he decided to skip the BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greer, S.C., to instead play in the Canadian Open, the national men's golf championship. That gamble has paid off as he was tied for 36th at 7-under overall after three rounds. 'We're obviously not done yet, but I've really proved myself by going out and being there and having a good round, and hitting good shots under pressure with people watching,' said Anderson. 'I know I belong here. 'Obviously, the Korn Ferry Tour is also a really competitive tour, right? I think good golf is good golf anywhere, but knowing I can play good golf over here is great to take back there.' Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 to moved 13 spots up the leaderboard into a tie for sixth, two shots behind co-leaders Matteo Manassero of Italy and Ryan Fox of New Zealand. Adam Hadwin (65) of Abbotsford, B.C., Taylor Pendrith (67) of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Nick Taylor (69) of Abbotsford were tied for 16th at 10 under. Hadwin said after his round he's decided to lean into playing to the crowd at the Canadian Open, donning a Team Canada hockey jersey for his put on No. 14, the hockey-themed Rink hole. Hadwin said the stunt isn't without its challenges, however. 'The biggest one being that I am a very small framed individual, and I don't think they make hockey jerseys that small,' he joked. 'It's a little bulky, as you can see. I had to roll up the sleeves. I actually tucked them into my own sleeves so they wouldn't fall down. 'I certainly couldn't hit a golf shot in it, but making a putt is fine.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Poking a little fun at himself and embracing the crowds is a new mental approach for Hadwin, who has usually been more reserved in the past. 'Just trying to walk around with a little bit more swagger, keep telling myself that I am that good, that I can do this, that I know how to hit this shot, and feed off the crowd a little bit,' said Hadwin. 'I had a lot of fun out there. 'Approaching greens and all that stuff, acknowledging them. Taking in that atmosphere on No. 14 around that tee box. That's so cool. It's so much fun as a Canadian to be up there.' Vancouver's Richard T. Lee (70) was tied for 25th at 9 under. Ben Silverman (65) of Thornhill, Ont., and Corey Conners (66) of Listowel, Ont., were tied for 29th at 8 under. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2025.
Fox News
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin makes amends with course crew after outburst leads to sprinkler mishap
PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin has made amends with the course crew at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club after he let his frustrations at the Valspar Championship get the best of him last week. During the second round of the tournament, the 37-year-old Canadian broke a sprinkle on the course after he smashed his club into the ground on the 10th hole, which he would ultimately two-putt for a double bogey. The scene, perhaps not at the time for Hadwin, was comical as water sprayed everywhere with Hadwin attempting to push the sprinkler head back into the ground. He was unsuccessful. The sprinkler was eventually turned off and Hadwin finished the day five-over par, missing the cut by three shots. But on Friday, the Valspar Championship revealed that the pro golfer had paid for the damages and apologized for his outburst with some lunch on him. "In addition to paying for all repairs to @Innisbrook sprinklers, our 2017 champ, @ahadwingolf sent a video message & bought lunch for the entire course maintenance department," the post on X read. Director of Agronomy at Innisbrook Ryan Stewart first shared the photo of the Chipotle lunch and thanked Hadwin for the gesture. "A big thank you to Adam Hadwin @jessicahadwin for paying for that sprinkler head and buying our staff lunch. That was a great touch and our staff loved it. Thank you again," his post on X read. Hadwin's wife, Jessica, responded to the post on social media, joking that "next we mill make amends with that sprinkler." The chances of Hadwin's club finding the sprinkler head were rare, but not a first. In 1999 at the Bay Hill Invitational, 21-time PGA Tour winner Davis Love III had his own battle with the sprinkler system. After watching his shot roll through the green, he smacked the sprinkler with his sand wedge, shattering the valve. Water promptly flooded the bunker, where he took his shot from. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
