We don't talk about golf too often on this site--possibly due to the fact that many of the readers here could care less about the PGA. That being said, yours truly DOES like golf, so tough luck. In all honestly, this post has little to do with golf itself and more to do with a professional athlete's propensity for being an ass.
The Bridgestone Invitational was held this past weekend at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. During the event, South African Pro Rory Sabbatini was quoted as saying Tiger Woods looked "as beatable as ever," apparently smoking crack or some other pharmaceutical. Within hours of the final round, Woods effectively began destroying Sabbatini and the rest of the field with birdie after birdie on the rainy afternoon.
Later during the round, a rather vocal member of the gallery following Sabbatini said, "does Tiger still look beatable?" As a response, the always classy Sabbatini whined to an official and had the man removed. To make matters worse, Mr. Sabbatini was later quoted as saying the aforementioned removed fan might have had "too many beers."
Way to go, Rory! Nothing epitomizes a lackluster also-ran career in golfing like a three-step program of asshole perfection! First, make a point to bait the best athlete in your sport--a man you couldn't beat in a game of Golden Tee. Second, cry like an infant when someone confronts you with your own arrogant ramblings, and have the person removed for doing nothing illegal--even if it was annoying (sinking to another's level is always mature!). And lastly, don't forget to make comments that border on defamation of character by calling that person a drunk! Great job!
Let's be honest: most people have no idea who Rory Sabbatini is, including most members of any random leaderboard in a major event. If Mr. Sabbatini wants attention, perhaps he should work on his game and begin winning some tough championships instead of spouting inane comments like a bush leaguer.
On the other hand, maybe you and Sergio Garcia can team up to form some sort of "I wish I was a better golfer" club and go around spitting into golf holes. Neato!
