Joel Dahmen’s popularity skyrocketed after he went shirtless at the 2022 Phoenix Open. However, he is still making headlines a day later for a different reason. As it turned out, the golfer has sent an unusual request to one of the top golfers in the world, Rory McIlroy.
Dahmen is a 34-year-old American professional golfer. The golfer turned pro in 2010 and has since won three championship titles. He suddenly became the fan favorite at the Phoenix Open after he and Harry Higgs went shirtless at the 16th hole.
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As promised on Twitter, Higgs flashed his chest without removing his T-shirt. Joel had challenged Higgs to do the same if his post was retweeted enough; the post got 7000+ retweets in no time. When the audience began to shower the golfers with beer, Dahmen felt encouraged and went shirtless.
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After this adventurous moment, Joel is ready for another one. This time, however, he promised not to take his shirt off.
Joel Dahmen’s request to Rory McIlroy
Joel wants to team up with McIlroy at the Zurich Classics!
Hey @McIlroyRory. @Zurich_Classic partners? I promise to keep my shirt on pic.twitter.com/IU5xaAUnk9
— Joel Dahmen (@Joel_Dahmen) February 14, 2022
Although the American golfer has posted this on Twitter, he has indeed prepared an official invitation for Rory.
McIlroy is a 32-year-old Irish golfer who turned pro in 2007. Since then, he has won over 25 championship titles worldwide. He was also ranked no. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings in 2020. He is still considered to be one of the best golfers in the world right now.
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So, it came as a surprise for the golf fans when Dahmen requested Rory to accompany him at the Zurich Classic.
Zurich Classic is one of the professional events on the PGA Tour. The Classic added a new team event with two golfers in 2017. It is at this event, Joel asked Rory to be his partner.
Fans’ reaction to Joel’s invitation
As expected, the golf fans took the post as another fun event from Joel. They joked about the promise Dahmen made to Rory of not going shirtless.
This is all kinds of awesome. But please keep your shirt. pic.twitter.com/vN3K89HfuF
— Brad Urrutia (@bgurrutia) February 14, 2022
I’m up for it with or without shirt.
— Daniel Linde (@daniellindehej) February 14, 2022
Since Joel posted this on Valentine’s day, many fans made jokes about this as asking a person on a date.
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I really hope Rory is like the pretty girl at school that everyone is too afraid to ask to the dance. Maybe this is just what he's been hoping for
— Geno Bonnalie (@GenoBonnalie) February 14, 2022
You forgot the check yes or no.
— tildaddy (@tildaddy) February 15, 2022
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Wouldn’t it be fun to watch both of them team up at the Classic? Do you think McIlroy would accept Joel’s proposal? Let us know your thoughts on it!