What an afternoon! Philadelphia Eagles fans wasted absolutely no time making Scottie Scheffler feel welcome at Aronimink. That much was already established, but just in case some of you are unaware, one of golf’s biggest stars also happens to be a Dallas Cowboys fan.
You can see where this is headed, right?
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As you might imagine, the inevitable happened. A member of the Philadelphia faithful delivered a little verbal hospitality, proving once again that Eagles fans can identify rival fanbases from remarkable distances.
Now comes part two. Scottie Scheffler has officially responded to his Philadelphia sports initiation.
Scottie Scheffler took an Eagles fan’s verbal jabs in stride
If anyone expected the world’s top golfer to get rattled by one rogue football heckler, they may not be especially familiar with Scottie Scheffler. Asked about the interaction, one of the PGA’s best handled the moment exactly as you would expect from someone with his temperament.
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Rather than bristling, escalating, or pretending outrage, he leaned into the joke. Philadelphia sports crowds are many things. Forgiving usually ranks lower on the list. Scheffler essentially walked into the sporting equivalent of enemy territory, but no worries. He’s taking it all in stride.
So, there you have it. Everyone got the reaction they expected. Still, knowing that this happened during a golf major somehow makes it even funnier. Golf is supposed to be the refined sporting experience. Quiet galleries. Respectful applause. Controlled atmospheres. Then, Eagles fandom entered the chat.
Scheffler deserves some credit. Some athletes would have acted annoyed. Others would have offered the usual “just focusing on my game” deflection. Instead, he treated it exactly as what it was: a harmless reminder that Philadelphia sports fans do not exactly believe rival allegiances deserve diplomatic immunity.
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Cowboys fans in Philly should probably know the rules by now. Credit Scheffler for understanding the assignment. Credit Philadelphia for being a die-hard sports fan base. Rooting against the Cowboys is less about the venue. It is even required between tee shots.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Scottie Scheffler offered classy response to Eagles fan heckling