How would you react if you saw a pro golfer carrying a coconut around the course, only to crack it open with an iron and drink the water? No, we’re not talking about John Daly, the tour’s ‘bad boy.’ This time, it’s Alejandro Tosti. A completely different but unusual incident happened during Tosti’s debut at the 2024 Sony Open – his very first event. It’s not the only one but more incidents give insight into his different nature.

One story goes back to the 2023 Albertsons Boise Open. He had an incredible first round after he finished with a 67. However, a shocking report emerged announcing his sudden “withdrawal” from the tournament. Later, the Korn Ferry Tour confirmed that it was a suspension for a serious behavioral violation. Surprisingly, they didn’t reveal the reason behind this and simply said, “Per PGA Tour policy, the details of the issue and any related disciplinary action will be handled internally.” 

Not long after that definitive source on developmental tour happenings, pulled away the curtains. So, Tosti’s suspension resulted from a profanity-filled outburst aimed at his playing partner, Kyle Westmoreland, due to frustration over slow play golf. As per them, after Westmoreland hit a shot into the trees, he was asked about the incident. Westmoreland responded saying, “He’s a great player, and I hope he learns from this,” a measured response that conveyed both professional respect and an acknowledgment that Tosti’s on-course behavior had crossed a significant line.

Tosti later talked about it on Golf Digest and expressed his personal hurt over the matter. “There was a lot of media going around about me and people talking about me that was not true. It hit me really hard and damaged my confidence with people. It was hard to believe in fans, especially people on the internet. So I try to keep myself very honest and to follow my heart. I know I’m a nice guy, so I don’t care what people think now.”

It seems true that Tosti doesn’t care about anyone’s opinion and likes to enjoy his own company. Last year, during the Houston Children’s Open, his old college coach, J.C. Deacon, confirmed it. He appeared on the Golf Channel and mentioned that the golf greens are like a battleground for him.  “Alejandro’s not scared of anyone,” and further added, “It’s a war out there for him, and I think that rubs some people the wrong way, and maybe that came out a little bit today,” highlighting his suspension.

That might be just about one incident; there are more stories of Alejandro Tosti being a little off-beat. For example, he has been seen stashing hot dogs throughout his golf bag during tournament play. Moreover, against maintaining a professional image on the greens, the golfer was once driving a hilariously undersized Smart car. On top of that, he was having an oversized winner’s check from two months prior crammed awkwardly in the back seat of that car. Despite all that, he is someone hard to figure out, as his behavior and stance on the greens contrast with his respect for the PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.

Alejandro Tosti and Jay Monahan share a different bond

Alejandro Tosti knows Jay Monahan, not just through a PGA Tour affiliation. Instead, they have a trauma bond that began at a fundraiser honoring a mutual friend who passed away during Tosti’s college years. Even though Monahan is aware of his on-course behavior, he is still one of his genuine supporters. Last year in December, during the final round of Q-School at Dye’s Valley at TPC Sawgrass, the PGA Tour commissioner was there and walked the course alongside him and later congratulated him as he regained his status.

During the PLAYERS Championship this year, Monahan himself greeted the golfer with the traditional cuff given to first-time participants of the tournament. After that, he seems to have a change of heart. Tosti later expressed his gratitude, saying “I felt kind of nice to feel welcome here and, and know that somebody like Jay is following my career. It’s just nice to see that people are not only looking out for themselves. It’s not all about business. It’s about human relationships.” 

Overall, Alejandro Tosti seems to have an interesting yet unreadable personality. Like, during the 2024 Houston Open, Tosti clashed with Tony Finau over a fourth-green putt, sparking a tense exchange caught on camera. More recently though, the golfer was in the news for jumping into the pond around 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass after scoring a hole-in-one during a practice round at The Players Championship earlier this month. So, one never knows with this golfer!

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