Golf never stops! Fresh from Xander Schauffele’s tremendous win at the 2024 Open Championship, the golf world is already looking forward to the next PGA Tour event, which is the 3M Open. Just days after a heartbreaking loss at the Open Championship, that is a T2 finish, Billy Horschel has won the hearts of golf fans everywhere with his latest actions. While many of his fellow competitors such as the latest major champion himself, Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg, and Rory McIlroy opted to skip the next event, the 3M Open, Horschel chose to tee off.

The PGA Tour posted on Instagram that Horschel is set to compete in the next PGA Tour event, a decision that has earned him even more respect from fans. The post captioned, “After a career-best T2 @theopen on Sunday in Scotland, @billyho_golf is already putting in work in Minnesota at @3mopen”. The post has garnered thousands of likes and comments, with many praising the 37-year-old’s dedication. 

The Instagram post also overlaid Horschel’s quote, “Still going to 3M. I’ll be on the range 7:30 Tuesday morning grinding like I always am.” His unrelenting commitment to his craft is a testament to the 37-year-old’s unwavering passion for golf and his unshakeable resolve to improve, even in the face of disappointment. And that’s exactly what he proved at Royal Troon. 

Horschel was on fire, leading the pack after 54 holes, but Xander Schauffele snatched victory from his grasp with a stunning 6-under 65 on Sunday. Horschel’s 3-under 68 wasn’t enough to secure his first major title, but he’s not making excuses. “I’m disappointed, but I shouldn’t be surprised – I had my chance and I didn’t take it,“ said Horschel after the loss. Words so simple, yet they show how heartbroken he was after Troon’s showdown ended.

Despite the sting of defeat, Horschel is already looking forward to the next challenge, and his fans are loving him for it. His passion was rewarded by fans as they reacted to the social media post, flooding the comments with admiration and support for the golf star.

Golf enthusiasts pondered the comments for Billy Horschel on Instagram

Fans began to appreciate Horschel’s commitment and attitude. One fan commented, “Starting to love Billy Ho” and “Billy has such an elite work ethic. Very inspiring to see. Really hope he thrives towards the tail end of his career. #GatorAlum.” As a member of the  Florida Gators, Horshcel has achieved a lot of success. He was a three-time first-team All-American, Two-Time SEC Player of the Year, and Three-time first-team All-Southeast Region.

Another fan predicted that Horschel would be a crowd favorite at the 3M Open and upcoming events, stating, “I’m guessing he’ll be a crowd favorite.” This sentiment is reminiscent of Phil Mickelson, who, despite numerous near misses in majors, continued to garner massive fan support due to his perseverance and commitment.

Some fans praised his dedication to his craft. “Absolutely love to see it @billyho_golf the grind don’t stop” and, “They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. I bet @billyho_golf understands that!” This comment reflects the mindset of golf legends like Arnold Palmer, who once said, “It’s a funny thing, the more I practice, the luckier I get,” highlighting that passion and hard work are integral to success in golf.

One fan linked Horschel’s work ethic to his West Ham United golf bag. “The west ham bag explains it äll.” West Ham United is traditionally a club of working-class Londoners known for their resilience and hard work, often referring to themselves as ‘the cockney boys.‘ The club’s anthem, ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’ symbolizes their enduring spirit. However, not everyone was a fan, with one comment stating, “We can deal without the Hammers bag. Bubble blower.”

One fan recalled Horschel’s strong stance against PGA Tour players defecting to the LIV Golf. He noted, “First time I’ve heard of this dude since his temper tantrum about PGA players going to LIV.” In 2022, Horschel voiced his opinion that there was “a little division” in the PGA Tour locker room and that “some are more upset than others.” He added that the LIV Golf players have “made their bed” and shouldn’t be allowed to play on the PGA Tour. This reflects how passionate and outspoken Horschel can be about the integrity of the sport.