Amid the conclusion of the Open Championship 2023, the Ryder Cup has been garnering a lot of attention. The international golf tournament between some of the best players from America and Europe will commence in the last week of September.
If Europe wins this time, they will keep the trophy consecutively for the third time. And amid the Open Championship, as Brian Harman took the title home, he got the endorsement from Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson. But what is more interesting is this PGA Tour pro player’s picture that has surfaced on social media. Let’s find out more.
What’s the new buzz about Ryder Cup?
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Michael Block, the PGA tour player, recently won the We The Best Foundation Golf Classic alongside rapper and music producer, DJ Khaled. The official Instagram handle of PGA announced the news, where Blockie and DJ Khaled were seen lifting the trophy and celebrating the victory.
Twitter has been buzzing about Michael Block’s win since last week. His holin out in the par-5 at the warm-up match with the rapper and the score of 48 at the main event gained much attention. And now, another update about Blockie is making the rounds. The PGA of America posted from its official handle, “Just a couple of legends. Michael Block, PGA, & The Ryder Cup Tropy.”
Just a couple of legends.
Michael Block, PGA, & the @RyderCup Trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/FZK67CKVBD
— PGA of America (@PGA) July 23, 2023
Blockie made headlines this year when he finished T-15 at the PGA Championship. However, there is no news of his association with the Ryder Cup. And the golf world is curious about this duo in the picture, the golfer and the trophy.
Is Michael Block the future Ryder Cup captain?
Michael Block can be seen smiling at someone in the picture, his hands inches away from the cup. Many golf enthusiasts have chimed in about the situation, and fans are in splits. Let’s have a look! One fan tried to guess the reason for the picture, saying, “Future Captain.”
Future captain
— Michael G. Dorman (@Michael_Dorman_) July 24, 2023
Another demanded Blockie’s appearance on the Ryder Cup squad.
Get him on the squad!
— Hot Takes From Home (@takesfromhome) July 23, 2023
Hopefully Zach picks him!! Take JTs spot!!
— Riverboat Gambler #letsroll (@JaybirdCFC) July 23, 2023
As a reference to his win alongside DJ Khaled, one of them guessed it was a party.
Block party never ends !!!!!!
— Ty (@848ty) July 24, 2023
One fan wrote, “He should be a lock for the Ryder Cup. If he isn’t, I mean what are we doing here?”
He should be a lock for the Ryder Cup. If he isn't I mean what are we even doing here?
— Matt Cain (@MatthewJames487) July 23, 2023
Other tweets had mixed reactions.
This guy reminds me of PSY a one hit wonder
— Brandon allen (@Wc1614) July 23, 2023
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This really needs to stop
— Jk08taz (@jk08taz) July 24, 2023
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It would be interesting to see a follow-up to this post. What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
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