Watch: How social-distancing golfers are killing time
The entire sports world is likely a little bored during the impromptu offseason the coronavirus outbreak has forced.
For their part, professional golfers are dealing with the abundance of free time in different ways.
Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler are social distancing on the golf course. Last Sunday, Thomas shot a 65 but got "smoked" by Fowler, who went incredibly low with a 60.
On Wednesday, the duo was back on the course, and the competition was heated. Thomas needed a late-match birdie and risked it all playing out of the mud.
Off the course, Ian Poulter has a wicked Formula 1 simulator. It's probably not the cheapest item to install in your house, but it's cool nonetheless.
Ian Poulter’s home games setup is on another level! 🎮🏎 pic.twitter.com/B1xWyWuZiL
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 15, 2020
The Englishman is also killing time in the gym, and showing that Brooks Koepka isn't the only player on Tour who can curl 50 pounds ...
Austria's Matthias Schwab is combining video games and workouts, although he's probably better off splitting the two activities up to kill more time.
Making the most of the forced time off 🚴🏻♂️🎮 #coronabreak pic.twitter.com/UNvuFGVbXa
— Matthias Schwab (@schwab_matth) March 14, 2020
Billy Horschel called out Thomas and Rory McIlroy for a Peloton challenge. These golfers are going to come back in better shape than ever.
While there are no tournaments being held, golfers are still getting their swings in. Padraig Harrington showed off his immaculate backyard setup that comes with winning three major titles.
Hit a few wedges today at home. Really struggling to be motivated in these difficult times.Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best. #coronavirus #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/U4s8cYe4rR
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) March 15, 2020
Justin Rose is working on his trick shots.
Morning practice ✅🎱 pic.twitter.com/wMAwMuCheD
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) March 18, 2020
Alex Noren's do-it-yourself swing studio isn't perfect, but it gets the job done.
Alex Noren’s indoor swing studio 😂pic.twitter.com/Ge2Alp06r8
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 18, 2020
And finally, Erik van Rooyen can shred the electric guitar. Enjoy!
No golf....... Might as well have some @foofighters in your life! 🎸 pic.twitter.com/W48Scyc8xY
— Erik van Rooyen (@FredVR_) March 18, 2020