Keegan Bradley clinched his sixth career victory on the PGA Tour at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut last week. But soon something else put his victory into the background.
It was his social media post with the tournament trophy that stirred up a new controversy and garnered a wide range of responses from fans.
Let’s find out more!
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Bradley’s unconventional trophy moment
In a Twitter video shared at 3:03 AM on June 28, 2023, Keegan Bradley can be seen seated in a car, sporting a grey tee and a charcoal-colored golf cap with his initials in red.
The focal point of the video is the Travelers Championship trophy resting on his lap.
Hey @TravelersChamp…I got a message for ya about the trophy!! pic.twitter.com/GFM56dg8Zh
— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) June 27, 2023
With a mischievous grin, Bradley begins, “Hey guys! So just landed in Detroit, and apparently I wasn’t supposed to take the trophy.”
He playfully continues, “This is the one they display, and it’s the fancy one. I got a message for Travelers.”
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The video then cuts to a clip of a man amusingly challenging anyone with objections, saying, “You got a problem with that? I live at 551 Bickenhall Street. Stop by anytime. You know where to find me.”
Diverse fan reactions flood in
Following the video, an array of reactions flooded in from fans, showcasing a variety of opinions and sentiments. Even the Travelers Championship itself expressed surprise, stating, “This is not how we remember it…”
This is not how we remember it …
— TravelersChamp (@TravelersChamp) June 27, 2023
One fan congratulated Bradley, exclaiming, “Amazing! Congrats, Keegan.”
Amazing! 😂 Congrats, Keegan.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) June 27, 2023
Another fan playfully remarked, “Keegan crushing it on and off the course the past 7 days.”
Keegan crushing it on and off the course the past 7 days.
— Wayne Whitlock (@wayne_whitlock) June 28, 2023
However, some fans focused their attention on the trophy itself, offering critiques.
One fan voiced disappointment, asserting, “That trophy is so weak, y’all really gotta step it up.”
That trophy is so weak, y’all really gotta step it up.
— Sam🍊 (@samtrevlicrow) June 27, 2023
Another fan raised a question, asking, “Out of all the money the PGA takes in with the local tournaments, why are they so cheap with the trophies?”
Out of all the money the PGA takes in with the local tournaments, why are they so cheap with the trophies?
— Sean Kelly (@SeanOfKelly) June 28, 2023
Fans also spoke of their personal connections to the tournament and their admiration for Bradley’s achievement.
A New England golfer expressed excitement, stating, “Congrats on the win! Special win for all of us New England golfers! I’ve been going to the Travelers for years when it was the GHO.”
Congrats on the win! Special win for all of us New England golfers! I’ve been going to the Travelers for years and when it was the GHO. Unfortunately I had to WD from the Travelers Qualifier due to a injury, but I hope to play in more events this year!
— Jeff Pudlinski (@jeff_pudlinski) June 27, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan revealed their successful bet, sharing, “Not a huge gamble, but I did turn a $2 bet into $140 by picking you to win! Thank you, sir!!”
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Not a huge gamble but I did turn a $2 bet into $140 by picking you to win! Thank you sir!!
— Grant Johnson (@gsjohnson87) June 27, 2023
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The incident added an intriguing twist to Bradley’s victory, sparking conversations and highlighting the diverse range of opinions within the golfing community.