Although it’s not a frequent occurrence, professional golfers displaying emotion on the course is one of the reasons golf feels so relatable to fans. Whether it’s the world’s top players or weekend amateurs, everyone experiences the frustration of a bad shot.
During Thursday’s opening round of the Valspar Championship, Patton Kizzire had an outburst that went a bit farther than what we’re used to seeing on the PGA Tour. We’ve seen plenty of club throws and the shouting of an obscenity here or there. One thing we haven’t seen much of is a player kicking a club out of anger. That’s exactly what Patton Kizzire did on the par-3 15th (his sixth hole of the day).
