‘That Was Cringey’: Justin Thomas Paying Tribute to Stephen Curry Goes in Vain as Golf World Overlooks His Efforts

The news of the launch of the Netflix Cup was surely unexpected for fans in the world of golf. The interesting merger of Formula One and golf on an accessible platform like Netflix surely stunned a lot of fans. Furthermore, Justin Thomas and Carlos Sainz’s win at the Netflix Cup garnered the attention of the sports world.

A recent walk-off shot made by Thomas at the event has gone viral. Thomas’s tribute to Stephen Curry has gotten thousands of views in the past few hours. Fans have jumped at the opportunity to share their views on the matter. However, the reaction is as unexpected as the Netflix Cup itself.

Viral walk-off shot of Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas and Carlos Sainz’s remarkable win at the 2023 Netflix Cup has surely carved the players’ names in the history of the maiden edition of the event. However, unlike most wins, the duo has been witnessing an unexpectedly high amount of upheaval since they claimed the trophy.

And it has taken many forms. What started with a trophy tumble has now taken the form of a point of criticism for the duo, especially Justin Thomas. This was clear from the reactions received by a recent Instagram post showcasing Thomas in his element. In the post, the golfer is seen paying tribute to the American basketball player Stephen Curry. He mimes Curry’s signature “night-night” action.

The golfer is seen shooting a walk-off shot at the Wynn Golf Club, where the Netflix Cup took place. In the event of such a win, one would expect to receive congratulations from their fans. However, that was not the case with Justin Thomas. His fans were quick to criticize the player and the Cup.

Justin Thomas confidently walked off the course with a smile, knowing that his partner Carlos Sainz and he had won the ‘Scramble Format’ Netflix Cup. He paid tribute to NBA GOAT Stephen Curry. However, the happiness surely did not last long. Interestingly, it was Thomas’s own fans who were the reason behind this short-lived happiness over his win.

Fans react to Justin Thomas’ recent accomplishment

Interestingly, in Justin Thomas’ moment of victory at the Netflix Cup, his fans did not choose the expected route. Instead, he was faced with a lot of criticism online.

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While some of his fans compared his recent performance with his performance at the Ryder Cup and issued a verdict against the now famous Netflix Cup, others focused on the number of cuts Justin Thomas has made recently. It was a comments section filled with remarks of intrigue and sharp criticism. Here are some of the reactions:

One of the fans criticized what, according to them, appeared to be an unnecessary celebration for a Cup that rarely anyone watched. They wrote, “Did anyone even watch this? And we’re doing celebrations now??”

Yet another fan shared how they felt about Justin’s stance. They compared his performance at the Netflix Cup with his performance at the Ryder Cup and gave a harsh verdict. They wrote,

A fan took to the forum and chose to be as direct as possible. They gave a three-word response that shocked the golf world. They wrote,

One of the fans also added their name to the set of people who did not find this accomplishment as good as it was being portrayed by the PGA Tour. They wrote,

All in all, the fans openly expressed their feedback, mostly centered around criticism after Justin Thomas’ recent shot. What do you think about the win of Justin Thomas at the Netflix Cup? Share your views in the comments sections below.

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