European Tour players have been sharing some of their most memorable stories from life on Tour
Most of us will have a go to story that we tell, and it's no different for professional golfers. From a monkey stealing binoculars to pranking a caddie and the reason for the name behind Lee Westwood's race horse 'Augusta Kate', watch below as players share some of their most memorable stories.
Padraig Harrington
In the first of our Tour Tales, the Ryder Cup Captain tells the story of how a monkey got the better of a pair of his binoculars while he was playing at Saujana.
Introducing #TourTales...
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 24, 2020
1. Share a memorable story from life on Tour
2. Nominate fellow pros to tell their #TourTales
3. Sit back and enjoy #TourTales
Thanks to @padraig_h for starting us off. Over to you @shanelowrygolf, @WestwoodLee, @Garymurphy! pic.twitter.com/WKwecrvtzp
Lee Westwood
Ever wondered why the racing horse Lee Westwood owns as part of a syndicate is called Augusta Kate? It turns out it has a lot to do with one of his co-owners, Ant McPartlin, and the time he came to the Masters as Westwood's guest.
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Gary Murphy
On his 39th birthday, Gary Murphy wanted to be alone after shooting an 82 during the third round of 2011 Portugal Masters, knowing it was an 'end of career moment'. Here he explains the moment a young Irish lad made sure he didn't forget about it.
Thanks guys.Looking forward to your good stuff #TourTales https://t.co/LjiUkzFKCC
— Gary murphy (@Garymurphy62) March 24, 2020
Ian Poulter
Ian Poulter delivers a brilliant tale of how he managed to pull off a big practical joke on his caddie Terry Mundy, with a little help from physio Kam Bhabra.
Shane Lowry
In his Tour Tale, reigning Open Championship winner Shane Lowry recalls the time Henrik Stenson gave him a quick witted retort when they were both getting physio before their rounds.
Thanks for the nomination @padraig_h id like to nominate @henrikstenson @Graeme_McDowell and @dunners11 pic.twitter.com/FrTQ9e0QM7
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) March 24, 2020
Mike Lorenzo-Vera
Recalling a time when he was playing with an angry Jamie Donaldson, Mike Lorenzo-Vera shares his story on why you shouldn't try and take out your rage on the course when it's been raining and you're wearing white trousers.
@EuropeanTour #TourTales 😘 Remember that @DonaldsonJamie ?? I tag @alexlevygolf @WestwoodLee pic.twitter.com/wsb2uafJEA
— Mike Lorenzo-Vera (@MikeMlv) March 25, 2020
Nicolas Colsaerts
Teeing off by himself in the first group on the Sunday of the 2006 Scottish Open, Nicolas Colsaerts played his round in just one hour and 47 minutes. The moral of this particular story? Don't bet against him.
Thanks to @garymurphy62 and @europeantour here is my #TourTales 👉🏼 a good one from 06!
— Nicolas Colsaerts (@Coelsss) March 25, 2020
And up next! @thomaspietersgolf @marcel_siem @wadeormsbygolf pic.twitter.com/XALDyChtKY
Tony Johnstone
Tony Johnstone was a rookie when he made the cut at the 1980 Scandinavian Open, but he had a rather unfortunate start to his final round thanks to the antics from his roommate and fellow professional David Stratton, who had decided to go out on the Saturday night 'to drown his sorrows'. And as Johnstone puts it, Stratton made 'an incredibly good job of' doing just that.
#TourTales @EuropeanTour Thanks @Garymurphy62. Next up @AndrewColtart , @DaleHay41993689 and Richard Boxall pic.twitter.com/l1imFNkylw
— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) March 25, 2020
Paul Dunne
Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do, and in Paul Dunne's case that means sneaking in to someone's house mid round to use their toilet.
Thanks @shanelowrygolf for the #Tourtales nomination. I know it’s a 💩 story but sometime it just is what it is! Next up @ryanfoxgolfer @alexlevygolf83 @brandonmstone let’s see what you got lads! @europeantour #Tourtales pic.twitter.com/HW20hVmiv3
— Paul Dunne (@dunners11) March 25, 2020
Lucas Herbert
The last thing you want to do is forget the face of a player you've met a few times and tell him to his face how bad his round was, but that's exactly what happened to Lucas Herbert's coach in this memorable story.
Danny Willett
It turns out the former Masters champion might be even more dangerous on the course after a heavy Saturday night out. And if that story isn't enough for you, Willett also recalls the time someone recognised him in an airport... as a character from Game of Thrones.
Here’s my #TourTales thanks for the nomination @WestwoodLee
— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) March 25, 2020
I’m nominating @davidhowell530 @PepperellEddie & @TyrrellHatton #StayHomeSaveLives #staysafe pic.twitter.com/BzVastIhyZ
David Howell / Henrik Stenson
A word of caution: Don't make travel plans with David Howell, and keep your balcony doors closed around Henrik Stenson.
Thanks Henric, take a listen to my tour tale, Clarke Air departs 9am. @EuropeanTour @henrikstenson @Danny_Willett @DonaldsonJamie #TourTales https://t.co/MXA4nzfZzF pic.twitter.com/x9STePmTXZ
— David howell (@davidhowell530) March 26, 2020
Justin Rose
Remembering back to the early years of his career, Justin Rose recalls how a young Ian Poulter would constantly be bringing back things he'd forgotten, and the time Mark Roe pranked him at the dining table.
Visit the European Tour Twitter page and follow the hashtag #TourTales to keep up to date with all the stories shared by players