Fans were a pain in the neck several times at the PGA Championship. Snarky comments or downright disruptive screams drew the ire of players and, at times, caddies.
So when one mouth roared during Saturday's third round, shouting during Bubba Watson's backswing, enough was enough. It wasn't Watson, however, who delivered a sharp tongue-lashing.
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Bubba Watson's caddie just owned a heckler (via Maria Puiu/YouTube): https://t.co/9u4oIoN5xh https://t.co/08gUvd8aX8
— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 30, 2016
That's caddie Ted Scott, and we'll provide the words for you and the unidentified loudmouth to read.
"Go watch in your grandma's basement. You're better there. You can tweet about it."
Watson, as you might tell by the death stare, was (we'll say it politely) unhappy.
Some players lauded the fans, but Watson wasn't alone in being peeved. On Friday, a fan bellowed "Baba Booey!" after a Graeme McDowell shot. McDowell's response was just as pointed but less family-friendly.
@Graeme_McDowell GMac letting us know how he feels about the Baba Booey yell, LOL #PGAChampionship pic.twitter.com/JfZXB6NLXW
— Ryan Jones (@the_gajone) July 30, 2016
On Sunday, McDowell had a more polite response.
Watson finished 1 over for the tournament. McDowell missed the cut.
Golf is fun and it was just some guy trying to get on TV. I love the genuine fans in the NY crowds. https://t.co/aUwOhCC93i
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) July 31, 2016
Decorum, if not dead, is dying a slow, painful death.