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Patrick Mahomes had one of the greatest seasons any professional athlete can dream of. An MVP, a Super Bowl MVP, and the Lombardi, all in one season. Truly the stuff of legends. It’s pretty rare to see such moments of greatness in professional sports. But a feat, that might just equal Mahomes marvels, has taken the world of golf by storm. And, even Mahomes is impressed.
For starters, Mahomes, himself, is an avid golf fan. The QB, with companion Travis Kelce alongside, is set to take on the deadly sharpshooting duo of the NBA’s finest, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. But the golf world has larger fish to fry at the moment, as they join in the collective marvel of one of the sport’s rarest feats.
Patrick Mahomes joins in on Golf’s latest marvel
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The story of Michael Block’s marvelous ‘hole-in-one’ is making the rounds across the globe. Block pulled off the unbelievable with a straight funk, hole-in-one at the PGA Championship, paired alongside none other than Rory Mcllroy. Football’s biggest star, Patrick Mahomes too, had to join the ‘Block Party’, as the shot heard around the world took fans by storm.
Block!!!!! #PGAChampionship2023
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) May 21, 2023
Even the biggest star of Golf, Phil Mickelson, joined in on the praise for Block.
What a PGA championship at Oak Hill. The course,setup,crowds, and volunteers were absolute best. What inspiring play by Brooks to win his 3rd and 5th major. Michael Block stealing the hearts of all golf fans with his performance and mind blowing hole in one. Amazing week.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 21, 2023
Pundits from across the golf world also showered Golf’s rising sensation with praise.
Give Michael Block a lifetime exemption to every single major golf championship for eternity.
A hole in one.
On Sunday at the PGA Championship.
Playing with Rory McIlroy.
Jim Nantz on the call.
Impossibly good theater.
Golf at its peak.
America.pic.twitter.com/IPyZmVTOMh
— Jack Benjamin (@JackBenjaminPxP) May 21, 2023
Walk and talk with SVP on Thursday. Makes the cut on Friday. Plays with Justin Rose on Saturday. Paired with Rory McIlroy on Sunday. Hole in fucking one. If you proposed this before the week I’d tell you to turn down the sap ya cheeseball. This is unreal. pic.twitter.com/syxxdjC9Ee
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) May 21, 2023
Mahomes was in understandable awe of this miraculous moment in Golf. Block’s story has warmed the heart of every sports fan. The club pro had a surprising pairing with none other than Rory Mcllroy.
And then, the golden moment shined, as Block dunked the hole-in-one. The shot tied the club pro for the 15th spot in the tournament, earning him $280,000, and a direct qualification for next year’s PGA Championship.
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Mahomes prepares for his own golden moment in golf
Patrick Mahomes was in awe of Michael Block’s brilliance this weekend. But more importantly, the QB will hope that he can emulate the same brilliance as he prepares for Capital One’s The Match. Mahomes and Kelce will square off against the recently eliminated Golden State Warriors stars, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
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Capital One s The Match, May 31, 2022 . HANDOUT PHOTO: Coverage of Capital One s The Match at the Wynn Golf Club.Patrick Mahomes hits a tee shot. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Freeman/Turner Sports via USA TODAY Sports, 31.05.2022 19:15:22, 18551508, Patrick Mahomes, Coverage PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJeremyxFreemanx 18551508
Curry and Thompson are both avid golf fans. In fact, Curry has been hailed as having the potential to go on as a professional golf player. The superstar has competed in many tournaments during the NBA offseason, making him a tough matchup for Mahomes and Co. With the match set to tee off on June 29, we hope to see if the stars can produce some dazzling shots.
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