There is a lot of talk going on in the golfing world about the Open Championship that is underway at the Royal Liverpool Club. There is much drama not just on the golf course but also off it, involving even players who have nothing to do with the ongoing championship.
Eddie Pepperell has not been able to take part in the 2023 Open Championship. But this has not prevented him from taking part in the drama. Recently, he shared a post on Twitter which took the entire community by surprise. Let’s find out more.
The viral tweet by Eddie Pepperell
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The English professional golfer took to Twitter to share a comment his wife, Jennifer Rhodes, made while watching the championship. She went on to compare the young golfer with Brooks Koepka. The comment made by his wife took the internet by storm as comments poured in as a reaction to it.
While watching the golf yesterday, Jen said that Brooks Keopka reminds her of me! 😍
So I went and showed her my trophy cabinet.
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) July 23, 2023
In the post, the 32-year-old golfer goes on to take a funny jab at himself as his wife made the comment of Koepka reminding her of her husband. He went on to reply: “So I went and showed her my trophy cabinet.” Pepperell used the fact that he has zero wins at majors while his American counterpart has 5 wins to make a witty comeback.
Later on, Eddie went on to inform his followers that his wife clarified the comment she made. She said so because “Brooks has entered his not too slim, scruffy phase”. His wife’s innocent jab at her husband resulted in a hilarious response as the golfer went on to share the same on his Twitter handle.
Does she fancy Koepka or what?
The English professional golfer is much known for his witty nature. On both the occasions above, he displayed plenty of it. Fans have pounced on the post and flooded it with comments. Let us take a look at some of them below. A fan hilariously took a shot at Eddie as he went on to say that his wife likes another person and that is Koepka himself.
Another words she fancies Brooks
— The Penalty Drop Golf Blog & Podcast (@thepenaltydrop) July 23, 2023
Another fan shared his thoughts on what Pepperell’s wife said.
Based on the absolutely shredded physique & baby mullet ..? Definitely a compliment from her… I think … 🤓👍🏻
— Dan Jackson (@djtwoscoops) July 23, 2023
There were some comments in relation to the ‘trophy cabinet’ bit.
I might start calling my bottle recycling bin my 'trophy cabinet' too – usually some epic achievements in there by Sunday night! 🍷🍷🍷
— Mike Jones (@SimplyMikeyJ) July 23, 2023
There was a follower who got their own kick out of it because of the wives’ similar-sounding names.
While the cats away… oh you mean Jen not Jena…
— Secret Gambler (@gambler_secret) July 23, 2023
There was a response which complimented him for his good use of euphemism.
Splendid euphemism!
— Richard Lumb (@rimalu35) July 23, 2023
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A fan responded how he was too harsh on himself with the witty reply.
You’re being very harsh on yourself 🤷🏻♂️
— John Grant (@jrmg90) July 23, 2023
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