The darkest circumstances can lead to some bright humor.
After Nick Taylor sunk a 72-foot putt to win the Canadian Open in a playoff Sunday, a security guard tackled Adam Hadwin, under the apparent mistaken belief that Hadwin was a civilian intruder.
Making light of the situation, the USGA, which governs the U.S. Open taking place later this week at Los Angeles Country Club, sent Hadwin a bright yellow vest and a hard hat.
“Glad you’re feeling better and made the trip,” the note from USGA reps Robbie Zalzneck and Jenny Pritchard read.
“We’re here to support you and ensure your well-being.”
Hadwin was appreciative of the gift.
“Ready for a great week @usopengolf. Thanks to the @USGA for keeping me safe!” Hadwin tweeted.
The incident in question unfolded Sunday as Hadwin was running over to soak his friend, Taylor, with champagne.
Jim Nantz acknowledged the surreality on the CBS broadcast.
“They’re storming the green now. They just tackled Adam Hadwin, by the way, who was trying to approach his friend,” Nantz said. “Security did. Not knowing that’s exactly who it was.”
Hadwin’s wife, Jessica, later addressed the situation.
“Sorry to leave y’all hanging, had to get the toddler ready for bed,” Jessica tweeted, referencing the bedtime of the couple’s 3-year-old girl, Maddox.
“I’m thrilled to report that @ahadwingolf is still among the land of the living and in true Canadian form, apologized to the security guard for being tackled.”
According to the latest U.S. Open odds on FanDuel, Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +700, with Jon Rahm at +1100, Brooks Koepka at +1200, Rory McIlroy at +1300 and Viktor Hovland and Patrick Cantlay at +1700.
