In today’s PGW Daily, today is Equipment Christmas for golf fans, Rickie has some new ink, and Team Europe is looking good in Ryder Cup prep.
Drive of the Day
Fan favorite Andrew “Beef” Johnston with a 367 yard drive!
BEEF hit one 367 yards today.
He's T7. https://t.co/kTxQGukBzl
— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) September 16, 2016
Tweet of the Day
Rickie Fowler shows off his new Olympic Rings tattoo:
?? @Sam_Dorman1 https://t.co/2beDAwIkz6
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 15, 2016
Forever Olympians @RickieFowler pic.twitter.com/unkO3y8JYQ
— Sam Dorman (@Sam_Dorman1) September 15, 2016
Tweet of the Day Part II
It has been a tough year for Camilo Villegas. The four-time champion on tour who has reached as high at #7 in the world rankings, has not had a top 10 in nearly three years and has plummeted to #368 in the OWGR. He is now fighting for his PGA card at the Web.com finals.
Man this game is kicking my butt… Tough to describe the emotional roller coaster during 18 holes of golf… But I will keep grinding… ?
— Camilo Villegas (@CamiloVillegasR) September 16, 2016
Pic of the Day
What happens when lightning hits a flagstick? This is why the horn goes off when severe weather hits.
Things you'd prefer these #thunderstorms to hit than a golf green…
Workplace
Mother in law
Katie Hopkins… pic.twitter.com/CHfnHf0MBD— The Club (@TheClub) September 16, 2016
Video of the Day
The Ladies European Tour put out a video with interesting facts about world #1 Lydia Ko.
.@LETgolf caught up with Lydia Ko about interesting facts you didn’t know about her. https://t.co/UPOuZt6Yp6 #Golf pic.twitter.com/tBJP1fIzWl
— Women & Golf (@WomenandGolfMag) September 16, 2016
Speaking of Ko, evian posted a video about her pre-round routines.
#EvianChamp Discover @LydiaKo's routine before tee off #LiveYoung #PlayYoung pic.twitter.com/Xa7FCTvUrZ
— evian (@evianwater) September 15, 2016
Vine/Hype Video of the Day
With the Ryder Cup week starting in just 10 days, the European side is trying to get everyone hyped up.
Ten days until #RyderCup week ?? https://t.co/jGq08770aN
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 16, 2016
Family Photo
Jason Gore lost his dad on this day, 19 years ago. He posted a pic of them together a long time ago.
— Jason Gore (@JasonGore59) September 16, 2016
Chip of the Day
Lydia Ko birdied from outside the green during the second round of the Evian Championship.
All smiles after an impressive chip for birdie on hole 5! @LydiaKo pic.twitter.com/cYvhxhOoU6
— Evian Championship (@EvianChamp) September 16, 2016
Milestone of the Day
Today is the 147th anniversary of the first hole-in-one in competitive golf history. It was recorded by Young Tom Morris.
On this day in 1869, Young Tom Morris recorded the first ever competitive hole-in-one. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/3MFAnqXld6
— The Open (@TheOpen) September 16, 2016
New Equipment Day
Ian Poulter is promoting the new Titleist 917s:
At @GolfChannel @GCMorningDrive with the new @Titleist #Titleist917 coming live in 10 minutes. pic.twitter.com/QUtJVISECg
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 16, 2016
Word of the Day
Charl Schwartzel posted a one-word tweet earlier. It says “wildswinkel”. Perhaps he can let us know what it means.
Wildswinkel
— Charl Schwartzel (@CA_Schwartzel) September 16, 2016
Off the Course
A horse owned by Gary Player, called Rogue Runner, won its last race.
ROGUE RUNNER owned and bred by @garyplayer wins the opener at Fairview for Allan Greeff and @GMCheyne #itsarush pic.twitter.com/h12O3Ln4Rk
— Racing Guru (@RacingGuru) September 16, 2016
Golf Taketh Away
Former Greenbrier winner Ted Potter, Jr was victim of a bad break at the Albertson’s Boise Open.
This game just isn't fair sometimes … https://t.co/rnMFURze05
— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) September 16, 2016
Stat of the Day
Darren Clarke has to be happy with how his players are performing at the Italian Open. They are going to be a tough group to beat.
The @RyderCupEurope captain will be happy… ?#ItalianOpen pic.twitter.com/EiZiutIHqE
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 16, 2016
Crashing the Tournament
Lee Westwood had an interesting competitor make their way to the tournament he is hosting.
Look who's just landed to play the @WestwoodLee Filly for @UnitedCarlton golf day #BackToTheFuture #88mph #golf pic.twitter.com/ddiD697lJS
— Close House Golf (@CloseHouseGolf) September 16, 2016
Improving Your Game
A big day at Titleist, a video with Webb Simpson shows the benefits of getting a driver fitting.
Why should you get dialed in with a driver fitting? @webbsimpson1 explains.
Get fit for a #Titleist917 on 9/17. pic.twitter.com/yu80USfevx— Titleist (@Titleist) September 15, 2016
