Daniel Pockett
By Ryan Herrington
It was a video golf fans had been waiting for, but weren’t sure when, if ever, they might see: Tiger Woods, hitting a golf ball with seemingly no pain or hesitancy. And the reaction was, not surprisingly, one of elation.
Yet that excitement wasn’t reserved just for Tiger’s legion of followers. His tour pro peers had the same reaction upon seeing the video that Woods’ posted Sunday morning. It was a mix of jubilation, awe and flat-out giddiness.
Here’s a sample of folks who took to social media:
But, I think I love this more ?????? https://t.co/t3gSw2KEAc
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) November 21, 2021
I wonder if Tiger and his crew laugh right before they post a swing video knowing the entire free world is about the lose their damn minds #golf
— max homa (@maxhoma23) November 21, 2021
And just like that the Player impact program number 1 spot is taken ??
Great to see the Big Cat back swinging the sticks! https://t.co/8o5RihG575— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) November 21, 2021
So @PGATOUR we just need to know who finishes 2-10 on the PIP. Enjoy the 8mil @TigerWoods
— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) November 21, 2021
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG https://t.co/wM9UJXfiUE
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) November 21, 2021
We have to admit, the Homa reaction had us chuckle. Indeed, you do wonder what the feeling must be like when they know they’re going to make so many people so happy when they dropped the video.