The golf world is alive and well on Twitter, sharing some insight into the lives of the best players on the planet — on and off the course. Here are our favorite tweets from the week that was.
1) Sharing Secrets
.@lpga players share what they’d get each other for Christmas in this Secret Santa video: http://t.co/VZPm2EzXK3
— LPGA (@lpga) December 22, 2013
2) Tied the Knot
Surpassed every expectation. I was so speechless I barely got the vows out. Barely. pic.twitter.com/6PGcxXi1xJ
— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) December 16, 2013
3) Training the Troops
Pic from last weekend. Training the next generation to be “In The Now.” pic.twitter.com/8QFNshj51X
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) December 16, 2013
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4) Golf Course Gator
Thanks to @johndeere @jdclassic my Gator came in today! Thinking about using it on the golf course.. http://t.co/RbvQ6BnF6s
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) December 16, 2013
@ZachJohnsonPGA @JohnDeere @JDCLASSIC considering I ordered the same specs as you.. It’s all about who wants it more #youth
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) December 17, 2013
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5) Holiday Hammertime
Santa isn’t the only one using a sled this winter! #9DX pic.twitter.com/ECyh20ZChP
— Bobby Gates (@BobbyGatesGolf) December 16, 2013
6) Loudmouth Santa
@PGA_JohnDaly love Christmas golf pic.twitter.com/stLZFqppYa
— Damian senior (@damian_senior) December 14, 2013
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7) Couple’s Retreat
My wife @britt_horschel and I at the golf shrine and at the top of Elk Camp lift. http://t.co/3AHAPPW6iA pic.twitter.com/L8S9GcM6rG
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) December 18, 2013
The view at the top of Elk Camp lift! Just beautiful! #lovemylife pic.twitter.com/YShyfQ3pZl
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) December 17, 2013
Getting some swing advice from @BillyHo_Golf on the slopes. @AspenSnowmass #golfshrine pic.twitter.com/h60iK0ODi8
— brittany horschel (@britt_horschel) December 18, 2013
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8) Practicing Pitching By the Pool
RT “@JimMcLeanTexas: Had to pull out the pool on such a nice day! @jjhenrygolf working on his pitching #spaday https://t.co/fJteUaX8ZB”
— JJ Henry (@jjhenrygolf) December 18, 2013
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9) Looks Like Quality Advice…*Points At the Hole*
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10) Tough Life For Louie
11) Rollin’ with Rickie
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12) Cool, Now Pull Up Your Pants
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13) Golf Shmolf…Where’s the Camo?
Huge thanks to @DB_Realtree, @Realtree, and @UAHUNT for the new camo. Can’t wait to get in the woods. #Whatsgolf? pic.twitter.com/wsOBi0Xcyl
— John Peterson (@JohnPetersonLSU) December 18, 2013
14) Christmas Came Early!
Thanks @babolat for the swag! All the equipment and no game. @andyroddick wanna piece? pic.twitter.com/PVpYKbRTov
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) December 18, 2013
15) That Couldn’t Count As a Personal Item?
Unusual companion to LAX and back for Ashworth yesterday and today. pic.twitter.com/BS672fjVFb
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) December 18, 2013
16) That Certainly Qualifies For Christmas Cheer
Neighborhood Xmas lights!! http://t.co/z0OvHMaru5
— Kris Blanks (@krisblanks) December 21, 2013
17) “Chilling”…Ha! Ian, a Man of Jokes
This doesn’t happen every day. Chilling with the penguins. @Seaworld http://t.co/hvUefULsdy
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 20, 2013
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18) Thanks For the Tip Gary…Noted.
How do you kiss a tiger? Very carefully!! pic.twitter.com/CWgQyB3o7p
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) December 20, 2013
19) Not Too Shabby
Got this championship wedge earlier this year. Thanks for the gift @vokeywedges #bbn pic.twitter.com/1u6ABkUirF
— Josh Teater (@jteater12) December 20, 2013
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20) Are Ya 1? Are Ya 2? Are Ya…Please Just Tell Us.
Happy Birthday to my love @PaulinaGretzky!! pic.twitter.com/MUaPHkuxQc
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) December 20, 2013
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21) Hockey, Snowmen, Ugly Sweaters, Oh My!
Thanks! RT @NHLBlackhawks .@LukeDonald Thanks for playing! Here’s the vid if you want to relive the moment: http://t.co/yv3BX2UWow
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 16, 2013
Was fun shooting the puck at last nights Hawks game. Thanks @NHLBlackhawks for inviting me onto center ice! pic.twitter.com/LtZZZ0zlbW
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 16, 2013
Felt like I was competing in the Worlds Strongest Man making this bad boy #Sweating #AtlasStones #Snowfun pic.twitter.com/Oggx9dfUVX
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 22, 2013
Hey @IanJamesPoulter loving the winter IJP line, the tassels are classic, appreciate you sending me it! pic.twitter.com/SgTp3EwSpi
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 19, 2013
Christmas: Good friends, laughs, drinks and ugly sweaters!! #TisTheSeason pic.twitter.com/H7bZYWkD7q
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 19, 2013
22) Well I Hope That Wasn’t Rudolph’s Crew
After a stressful week @KarynWeekley and I were able to have some relaxing time. Tks @Realtree for the warm clothes pic.twitter.com/CepcxcxOdz
— Boo Weekley (@booweekley) December 18, 2013
23) Like Father Like Son
Thanks to my new favorite jammies!! @ebarnes7 best sis in law ever! #fact #fathersonduo pic.twitter.com/mYfrpxWvcw
— Ricky Barnes (@RealRickyBarnes) December 22, 2013
Nothing beats watching NFL football during a rainy day with my little guy sleeping on me! pic.twitter.com/mP85kJG0Pv
— Kyle Thompson (@KyleThompsonPGA) December 22, 2013
24) Surfs Up Santa (Dude) Clause
Santa likes to surf too! pic.twitter.com/iJAhMlA3MB
— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) December 22, 2013
25) Word To Ya Motha’
Ain’t nothin but a g-thang! @mp_foundation @gerinapiller @angela_stanford #usabiatches #billabonghats… http://t.co/xbpuk1OVtU
— Lizette Salas (@LizetteSalas5) December 22, 2013
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