“Don’t Be Jealous.”: Golfers Lee Westwood and Eddie Pepperell’s Feud Sparks Debate on Sportsmanship and Earnings

In an unexpected turn of events, English golfers Lee Westwood and Eddie Pepperell find themselves in a Twitter fight. Westwood’s underwhelming showing at the most recent Bedminster tournament, where he came in dead last after he recorded a discouraging score of 20-over-par for the week, sparked the argument.

A simple emoji-filled tweet from Westwood in response to an Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) update list set off the argument. Let’s dive into the story.

Pepperell’s candid Tweet ignites stir after Westwood’s disappointing tournament

32-year-old Eddie Pepperell, who is well-known for his blunt and frequently amusing online persona, didn’t hold back in his response to Westwood’s post.

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He rapidly drew attention to the apparent disparity between Westwood’s wages and his performance on the golf course, emphasizing the fact that, despite his below-average play, Westwood had made three times the average annual UK salary in just one week of labor. 

Eddie Pepperell wrote: “I’ll tell you what’s a joke Lee; you earning 3X the average annual UK salary in one week for shooting +20 over 3 rounds.”

Given his standing as a seasoned and skilled golfer, Lee Westwood’s participation in the 2023 LIV Golf Bedminster tournament had been eagerly awaited. However, he couldn’t live up to expectations. Let’s see what fans made of the Twitter battle.  

Public opinion is divided! Both sides have relevant arguments

Golf fans and social media users have weighed in on the dispute with comments that range from encouragement of Pepperell’s candor to suggestions for more polite conversation among professional players.

Although rivalries and tense interactions are common in sports with a competitive character, the public nature of this Twitter battle has triggered discussions about the expected sportsmanship and decorum for golfers, both on and off the course. Let’s check out some of the comments under the post. 

This fan appears to be unimpressed by Pepperell’s jibe, upset at the fact that LIV Golf is not approved by the OWGR as of now.

Another supporter wished for a 1-1 match between Pepperell and Westwood and it appeared he would put his money on the latter.

One Twitter user is so entertained by the comment that he speaks of his affection for Eddie Pepperell out in the open.

In support of Eddie, another fan boldly called Westwood ‘irrelevant’ in the comment section.

One fan believes Pepperell is not far from the truth but there is also no need to be jealous.

Another supporter claimed on Twitter that Eddie’s comments show he is bitter about the whole thing of Lee Westwood running away with so much money with so little work.

What’s your take on the Twitter battle between Eddie Pepperell & veteran star Lee Westwood? Let us know your views in the comments section below.

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