The incident occurred as Nick Taylor sank a 72-foot eagle putt to win the tournament, ending a 69-year drought for Canadian golfers.
Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin became a surprising highlight of the Canadian Open when he was tackled by a security guard who mistook him for an intruder
The crowd erupted in celebration, and fellow golfer Hadwin enthusiastically sprayed champagne on Taylor and his caddie. However, a security guard rushed in, tackling Hadwin to the ground, seemingly mistaking him for a spectator. The confusion was quickly resolved as onlookers intervened, and Hadwin and the security guard reconciled. The incident was captured on camera and gained attention on social media.
Hadwin took the tackle in stride, even changing his Twitter profile picture to a close-up of the moment. Taylor, the tournament winner, commended the security guard for doing their job amid the excitement and confusion. Taylor’s wife, Jessica, confirmed that Hadwin was unharmed and apologized to the security guard in a humorous tweet.
The tackle added an unexpected element to an already dramatic day
Taylor had delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament, ultimately tying with England’s Tommy Fleetwood and forcing a playoff. After several playoff holes, Taylor emerged victorious with an eagle putt on the fourth hole, making him the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open since 1954. Hadwin, along with other Canadian golfers, rushed to congratulate Taylor on the 18th green.
The Canadian Open victory earned Taylor $1.62 million in prize money and boosted his world ranking. Reflecting on the incredible achievement, Taylor expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from the Canadian crowds. Hadwin, before commenting on the tackle incident, congratulated Taylor on his historic win. Both golfers will be remembered for their remarkable performances in a tournament filled with unforgettable moments.
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