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May 20, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Michael Block acknowledges the fans after making a putt on the ninth green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports.
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May 20, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Michael Block acknowledges the fans after making a putt on the ninth green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports.
Michael Block has been involved in the world of golf for a long time now. However, the long-time club pro’s recent performance in the 2023 PGA Championship and the whispers surrounding it have brought the spotlight to Block and his every move. The famous 47-year-old recently gave a golf lesson in Mexico that caught the attention of the golfing world.
Block was seen teaching golf to a young local golfer from Mexico. A video of Block’s golfing lesson 101 was shared on Instagram. This clip went viral and led to a string of reactions in the larger world of golf. Fans took the opportunity to analyze Block’s methods.
Michael Block gives a golfing lesson
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The famous golf star was recently seen in Mexico at the First Tee. The First Tee is a not-for-profit organization that works towards bringing change into the lives and social skills of children by giving them golf lessons. The holistic nature of the game of golf is not hidden from anyone. The First Tee reaffirms that by employing the calmness and excitement the greens bring in an attempt to improve the life of the younger generation.
Blockie was seen furthering the agenda of the organization, which was made to help a new generation of golfers in Mexico. He taught some important lessons to a local participant in the First Tee. It was truly a sight to see. The 47-year-old explained some tips and tricks to the youngster in a deeply interesting fashion and shared an adorable moment.
Blockie explained to the young golfer the ways he could employ to improve his speed. He drew an interesting analogy with football to further his point to the youngster. The way Blockie put forth his viewpoint has led to a debate among fans online.
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Michael Block’s explanation of the game was truly original to himself. However, after an initial short surge of supporters, Blockie has been facing some backlash due to the controversies he was involved in recently. This was clear in the way fans reacted to Block’s golf lesson.
Fans quickly poured in their views
Golf enthusiasts from around the world took the opportunity to share their views on the matter seriously. The viral post saw reactions from fans around the world. While some fans were seen appreciating the famous long-time club pro’s efforts in helping the new generation of golfers, others were quick to question his teaching methodology.
Blockie faced a ton of negative comments about his act. This is not new for the 47-year-old as he has been getting hate comments ever since he offended Rory McIlroy’s global fanbase with his uncalculated comments. The reactions saw criticism of Michael’s teaching skills as well.
One of the fans was quick to criticize Blockie’s explanation of the game of golf. They called it a poor explanation, remarking on the way Block tried to help the young golfer. They wrote, “That was pretty poorly explained.”
Another fan, however, seemed to agree with Michael Block as they asserted the positives that could be taken from Block’s golfing lesson. They wrote, “Kid immediately looked up on that first putt post lesson. Blockie is right tho, lots of good to take from that.”
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Another fan, although, chose to remain direct with their words. They simply gave a one-word response but that one word expressed a lot. They wrote, “Unsubscribe”
Adding to the list of negative feedback received by Block, another fan talked about how they disliked the way Blockie talked. They wrote, “Great and all but you can just talk normally”
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All in all, Michael Block’s golf lesson received a ton of hate online. Even though, the post saw some supporters as well, the negative feedback received was surely a lot. Not only were his methods criticized, his way of explaining also came into question.
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