Today was the final practice round at Firestone CC in preparation for the $9.5M WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. It was also the first day that ticket holders were allowed to take in some of the pre-tournament festivities at Firestone.
Gates opened at 7:30AM sharp.
Gates are officially open, people ?? pic.twitter.com/XPEIefw0mf
— WGC_Bridgestone (@WGC_Bridgestone) June 29, 2016
The big news on social media was the appearance of NBA Champ JR Smith at the Akron golf course today. The Cleveland Cavs star baller was spotted on the range hanging out with DJ, among others.
• U.S. Open champion
• @NBA champion
• Real recognize real. pic.twitter.com/Nsjls2rydw— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 29, 2016
The perks that go with bringing Cleveland its first championship since the Johnson administration.
When you're an @NBA champ like @cavs @TheRealJRSmith you get your own parking spot @WGC_Bridgestone. pic.twitter.com/fxFS8Sa1kj
— PGA TOUR Media (@PGATOURmedia) June 29, 2016
The big man even took some swings, with DJ’s TaylorMades.
A ring comes with range privileges for JR Smith. pic.twitter.com/mix0wzg2Jt
— Doug Ferguson (@dougferguson405) June 29, 2016
DJ seemed impressed.
Talking golf and basketball with the world champ @TheRealJRSmith! pic.twitter.com/5BkfM6450u
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) June 29, 2016
And this was not some publicity stunt. JR is a serious golf addict.
Here he is with Bubba last year.
Went to @cavs practice today. Then played golf with @TheRealJRSmith! #BigHitter pic.twitter.com/y4BFV8p4pG
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) March 15, 2015
JR wasn’t the only one to make golf news today. Here are a few other things that made news today on social media.
From the NBA to the NFL. Super Bowl champion Jerome Bettis hung out with Justin Thomas.
Even as a Bengals fan, pretty sweet meeting and talking with The Bus this morning! He's a little bigger than me ? pic.twitter.com/YBC5eerwNi
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) June 29, 2016
Rich Bererian is your PGA Pro Champion for 2016. Congrats to Rich. Well done, sir.
Congratulations to Rich Berberian, winner of the #PGAProChamp pic.twitter.com/uQjq7HBLdx
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) June 29, 2016
Mentioning golf may be insulting to your poor co-workers. Or something. Political correctness is banana land.
UNC faculty: Don't ask your co-workers to play a round of golf with you! https://t.co/VcCPbQim8B pic.twitter.com/jDK7Q6RV34
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) June 29, 2016
Another one bites the dust. And the first woman.
The first female golfer has dropped out of the Olympics due to Zika: https://t.co/nIQ9twBBvX pic.twitter.com/TF5Fax9KFW
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) June 29, 2016
But. Bubba is in. ‘Merica.
He's in. @bubbawatson reaffirmed his commitment to play for #TeamUSA in the Rio Olympics: https://t.co/eefoFUFnqY pic.twitter.com/5hgxqKsiVY
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 29, 2016
USGA comes clean. Sort of.
“We know we have a problem with the rule. It is absolutely being looked at—we’ve been talking about this for months. It’s better than it was, but it’s not fixed.”
Here’s an audio of the USGA’s Mike Davis. Who basically says he had nothing to do with anything.
The USGA's Mike Davis admits there's a problem with the "moving ball" rule: https://t.co/xPr8HMs0Ic pic.twitter.com/90cqcAOKuh
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) June 29, 2016
The Solheim Cup supposedly team visited Washington. I ask why?
The U.S. Solheim Cup team had a blast in D.C. last week: https://t.co/HfmBkrfqC9 pic.twitter.com/M8wSNGEdym
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) June 29, 2016
Rory with some passive aggressive threats to Shane Lowry?
Rory McIlroy says Ryder Cup hopefuls will 'regret' choosing WGC-Bridgestone Invitational over Open de France https://t.co/6HcKu7rzfk
— ESPN Golf (@ESPNGolf) June 29, 2016
What’s a roundup without some good stuff from Nat?
#workoutwednesday #swimming this has been a new workout for me on the road this year. 45min pic.twitter.com/MBWluj1soI
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) June 29, 2016
Some neat behind the scenes photos of Phil today in the Callaway truck.
Lefty enjoying his morning ☕️ and club tinkering in the Callaway Tour Truck at Firestone. #BridgestoneInv pic.twitter.com/VfZfEDOJrU
— Callaway Golf (@CallawayGolf) June 29, 2016
More buzz from the Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper, coolest club on the market. At least this week.
A #chipper you can't ignore if you want to get up & down around the green. Check out our in-hand review!https://t.co/yFKEDQGUfQ
— GolfTEC (@GolfTEC) June 29, 2016
A tour of the MASSive Titleist headquarters.
MASS Production: Behind the scenes at the Fairhaven headquarters of @Titleist https://t.co/lRiXDneXIL pic.twitter.com/B6m6EE25A5
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) June 13, 2016
That’s a wrap. ‘Til tomorrow.
Omg, @LobsterLouiesTk … could eat about 10 of these. So good. pic.twitter.com/PZJRZWNa7F
— Stephanie Dittmer (@PGATOURDittmer) June 29, 2016
