Adam Hadwin laughed off the incident, proposing that a photo of the scene be hung in the renowned Louvre museum in Paris.
In terms of security guard tackles, this one was picture-perfect.
It included an early identification of the target, razor-sharp concentration in the pursuit, and a subsequent forceful takedown.
There was just one hitch. The person tackled was a professional PGA Tour golfer.
Fortunately, it seems that Adam Hadwin sustained no lasting physical injuries.
His wife, Jessica, humorously reported on Twitter that he was “still among the living and, in typical Canadian fashion, apologized to the security guard for being tackled.”
Hadwin was unexpectedly knocked down on the green as he was celebrating his friend and fellow Canadian, Nick Taylor’s victory in Toronto on Sunday.
Taylor had just sunk a 72-foot putt to become the first local to win the Canadian Open in 69 years, and Hadwin, with a champagne bottle in hand, charged onto the green, spraying champagne everywhere, but fell short of his target by 10 feet.
In the defense of the security guard, he was merely diligently performing his job, mistaking Hadwin for an overly enthusiastic spectator.
Once everyone grasped the situation, Hadwin was immediately assisted to his feet.
Predictably, the video of the incident has spread widely online, with Hadwin sharing a snapshot of the encounter on Twitter, suggesting it deserves a spot in the Paris art museum, the Louvre.
Other PGA Tour golfers also found humor in the situation. Two-time major winner Justin Thomas tweeted “Hahahahaha man down!!!!!!,” while Michael Kim jested, “Clearly I paid the wrong security guard for the job.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Adam Hadwin tackled
Who is Adam Hadwin?
Adam Hadwin is a professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour.
What happened to Adam Hadwin at the Canadian Open?
Adam Hadwin was mistakenly tackled by a security guard at the Canadian Open during the celebration of Nick Taylor’s win. The security guard thought Hadwin was an overly excited fan.
Did Adam Hadwin get hurt in the incident?
No, it appears that Adam Hadwin suffered no lasting physical injuries from the incident.
How did Adam Hadwin react to the incident?
Adam Hadwin took the incident in stride, even joking that a photo of the scene could be hung in the Louvre museum in Paris. He also tweeted about it, sparking further amusement among his fellow PGA Tour players.
Who won the Canadian Open?
The Canadian Open was won by Nick Taylor, marking the first time a home player won the tournament in 69 years. Hadwin was celebrating this victory when the incident occurred.
What did the other PGA players say about the incident?
Other PGA players found humor in the situation. Justin Thomas, a two-time major winner, tweeted “Hahahahaha man down!!!!!!,” while Michael Kim quipped, “Clearly I paid the wrong security guard for the job.”
More about Adam Hadwin tackled
- Adam Hadwin’s Official PGA Tour Profile
- Canadian Open Tournament History
- Nick Taylor’s Official PGA Tour Profile
- PGA Tour
- The Louvre Museum
4 comments
oh man, poor Hadwin! that security guy mustve felt so bad after realizing who he tackled lol
guys imagine a photo of this hanging in the louvre hahaha, hadwin is a legend!
Kinda hilarious he apologised. Very canadian thing to do, huh?
champagne shower gone wrong lol. atleast it was all in good fun!