This week’s Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida, is sandwiched between two huge events on the golf calendar, The Players Championship and the Masters.
So organizers like to have a little fun to set their event apart. Plus, the title sponsor is a paint company, so adding color is a must.
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For the sixth year in a row, Vaspar allowed participating PGA Tour golfers to customize the bibs caddies wear to identify them on the course.
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Alejandro Tosti, a 29-year-old pro from Argentina, took the opportunity to send a message about his unwanted status as a single man.
So his caddie sported the message “NEED A WIFE” during the first round. Furthermore, the PGA Tour’s X account shared Tosti’s reaction.
Tosti said the idea came from tournament volunteers. Consequently, the message caused a stir on the Innisbrook Resort and Golf’s Copperhead Course.
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“A lot of people were asking if it was my caddie that was needing a wife,” Tosti said. “But, no, it’s actually me. … A lot of people were taking pictures, making fun of him, asking, ‘Hey, what’s going on.?’ Yeah, it was fun.”
Tosti, who played for the Florida Gators, is still seeking his first PGA Tour win. He has $2.3 million in career earnings.
On March 19, he had a so-so day while seeking his mate. Tosti shot an even-par 72 and finished in a tie for 48th.
After the round, he was asked what he offers a prospective wife.
“I offer a lot of good stuff,” Tosti said. “I love cooking. I can fly airplanes. I can play golf and have fun.”
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Furthermore, Golf Week compiled a list of the best caddie bib messages at the Valspar:
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Isaiah Salinda: “#LaRhonda” (name of his putter)
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Neal Shipley: “OSU 27-Mich 9” (score of “The Game”)
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Justin Thomas: “Molly’s Dad”
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Danny Willett: “RedBud Sixteen” (horse that he owns)
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Max McGreevy: “Last @fntsy fb”
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Frankie Capan III: “BEEF” (childhood nickname)
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Zach Bauchou: “@Mike-Creed-1” (Caddie’s Venmo tag)
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Tony Finau: “Finau Fresh 8”
Overall, the Valspar Championship features a $9.1 million purse and top players Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick. The Golf Channel will provide coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET on March 20. NBC and Peacock offer coverage of the third and final rounds from 3-6 p.m. ET on March 21 and 22. The entire tournament streams on the ESPN app.
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