DP World Tour pro Joakim Lagergren is not playing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week at TPC Scottsdale. But, in honor of the PGA Tour’s rowdiest event, the 34-year-old Swede and his caddie Jesse Karlsson reenacted one of the most famous moments in WMPO history from 8,200 miles away.
Lagergren, who opened with a five-under 67 on Thursday at the Qatar Masters, made the turn in four under in his second round but appeared to be in some serious trouble at the par-4 second, his 11th hole of the day. His 292-yard drive missed well left of the fairway and found the native area, where he came across all sorts of boulder issues.
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No matter, as Lagergren and Karlsson got to work, removing a number of “loose impediments” to clear a path for Lagergren to swing. It was well worth the effort, though my back is hurting just watching it:
For those wondering, yes, this is all within the rules. Just like it was at Scottsdale back in ’99, when Tiger Woods ran into a similar issue at the 13th hole. The only difference between Tiger’s situation and Lagergren’s is that Tiger had plenty of help:
Such is life when you’re name is Tiger Woods.
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Lagergren wound up saving par after the incredible recovery shot, then finished with a bogey-free six-under 66, which currently has him one back of solo leader Patrick Reed heading into the weekend.
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