The highly anticipated Ryder Cup is just around the corner, set to commence this Friday. Teams from Europe and America are gearing up to compete at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, battling for their teams and nations’ honor.
Before the golfing stalwarts showcase their skills to defend their patriotic pride, the atmosphere is already star-studded with illustrious names. The Ryder Cup All-Star match is currently in progress, featuring prominent figures who are enthusiasts of the sport, including tennis legend Novak Djokovic and soccer star Gareth Bale.
Novak Djokovic Joins Ryder Cup Action But Embarrasses Himself
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Novak Djokovic, a globally renowned tennis player with a record 24 grand slam titles to his name, made an appearance at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
The tennis star was seen sporting a white cap, white T-shirt, and black trousers as he ventured away from the fairway into the thick rough.
With bravery, the current world number one tennis player positioned himself in the rough, adjusted his stance, and initiated a backswing, attempting to vigorously strike the ball toward the green. Unfortunately, his club got stuck, preventing him from completing the swing as intended.
It’s golf Nole, not gardening 😂pic.twitter.com/644WZJLpV9
— ᖴᖇᗩᑎI (@frani2312) September 27, 2023
A video capturing this incident was shared on Twitter and has garnered significant attention from the global golfing community. The caption accompanying the video humorously said, “it’s Golf Nole, not gardening.”
It’s Like Wimbledon! Hilarious responses!
The comical video of Novak Djokovic’s unsuccessful attempt to navigate the rough on the golf course didn’t escape the notice of fans, and they couldn’t resist sharing their amusement in the comments section.
One fan humorously suggested that a tennis player might not grasp the concept of “drop” on a golf course, highlighting the differences between the two sports.
a tennis player doesn't know when to drop on a golf course! he has to hit the ball even if it is unplayable
— Bastien Dublanc (@BastienDublanc) September 27, 2023
Another fan shared a personal anecdote about breaking a finger on a golf course, adding a touch of empathy to the conversation.
When I played golf last time I broke a capsule in my finger 😂😭
— N o a h (@0RealNoah0) September 27, 2023
Some fans drew parallels between the prestigious Wimbledon and the Ryder Cup. Wimbledon is the only grand slam which is played on the grass court. One can understand why this fan brought up Wimbledon.
It's like Wimbledon 😄
— 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚔. A͟O͟¹⁰ (@NoleLondon) September 27, 2023
The height of the grass also piqued fans’ curiosity, with discussions about its unusual length.
Why is the grass so tall?😡🤣
— Catalina 🪭♟️🧩🌎🐾🌳 (@kate_catalina) September 27, 2023
In a lighthearted tone, one fan recommended that Novak Djokovic consider switching to chess.
Horrible, he should play chess instead😄
— Twig (@leetotwiggy) September 27, 2023
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Another went on hinting at his club choices, and suggested he try an eight iron in his next golf outing.
"Caddie can you pass me the number 8 scythe, ta"
— Return of Greywolf Every kind of phobic 96.5% (@scousetory54) September 27, 2023
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What do you think Novak Djokovic should’ve done while he was stuck in the rough? Let us know in the comments section below.
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