‘Can you Imagine..’: PGA Tour Pro’s ’Diabolical’ Move Leaves His Friend Startled Amid a Deadly Predator Encounter

This 11-time PGA Tour winner is well-known for his hard-working and positive nature. But, what you might not know is that he has a hilarious prankster side. Recently, the professional was seen being interviewed by Dan Rapaport for Skratch’s “On the Bag” series on YouTube. During this fun chat, the U.S. Open champion opened up about various things, from his professional life to his relationships with fellow golfers while teeing and chatting alongside Rapaport in the interview. 

We are talking about none other than Justin Rose. Rosie is mostly well-known for his neck-to-neck showdown with the GOAT Tiger Woods at the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. However, his persona is also something to know him for, as evident from this interview.

There were plenty of interesting anecdotes, including Rose revealing how Tiger Woods once did him a huge favor and sharing a rather amusing story about a heckler who shamelessly asked him for $100. But the highlight of the interview came when they encountered a giant alligator resting on the grass as they made their way to tee off for the fourth round and final round.

It was a hilarious moment when Rose in his interview with Dan started talking about his favorite coffee flavor, saying, “if I look like I’m about to poop my pants,” when suddenly he stopped mid-sentence, his attention caught by the alligator. “Dude, he is big,” Rapaport exclaimed, and Rose, equally amazed, nodded in agreement, saying, “that’s a big gator, dude.”

What happened next might just crack you up! As Rapaport was deep in discussion about the species of the alligator lounging nearby, Rose playfully jerked his body, startling Rapaport to his core, and was about to trip. He was so taken aback that he paused for a moment before responding, “did you realize how close I was to the edge?” And by ‘edge’, he meant the very edge of the home of a hundred more alligators, just waiting for a snack.

They both erupted in laughter, and Rapaport, still trying to recover from the scare, quipped, “no seriously, can you imagine if I went over?” In true prankster fashion, Rosiee seized the moment and said, “there’s one there,” just to tease him again. “I’m not looking,” Rapaport shot back, and started walking a bit quicker than his usual laid-back pace.

This whole exchange surely must have been one of the most memorable and hilarious moments for Dan Rapaport. The Skratch team even posted this gem on their Instagram feed, captioning it, “Diabolical move by @JustinPRose99. 😆 Catch an all-new On The Bag with the major champion over on our YouTube page at the link in bio now.”

Rapaport, still a bit traumatized from the experience, quickly responded to the post with some sarcasm, mentioning he’d be showing the clip to his grandchildren. “No chance he had any idea how close I was to going overboard here. A video I’ll show my grandkids!” After all the laughs, they eventually made it to the course and checked their score—it was an impressive 164. Rapaport remarked, “I think it was kind of a late all day.” Speaking of scores and numbers, Justin Rose has certainly put up some remarkable figures throughout his career.

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When we look at the impressive career of Justin Rose, the numbers tell a compelling story. To kick things off, he has racked up a total of 11 wins on the PGA Tour. Among those victories, one stands out as a crowning glory: his triumph at the 2013 U.S. Open, which marks his sole major win so far. 

But that’s not all—Rose also made history on an international stage by winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He became the first golfer to clinch Olympic gold in 112 years, since 1904! His talent didn’t go unnoticed, and in 2018, he reached the pinnacle of the game by securing the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.

On top of his individual success, Rose has also showcased his skills in team formats, having represented Europe in several Ryder Cup events. His contributions played a pivotal role in securing victories for the European team in 2012, 2014, and 2018.

Of course, all of this success has translated into impressive earnings, with Rose accumulating a staggering $64,878,042 over his career. Now, as he gears up for the 2025 season, fans are eagerly anticipating what he will accomplish next.