Instagram Wrap: Padraig's Latest Move, Ru's KLM Shot, Young Tom's Ace Anniversary, Ryder Cup First Tee

Kind of a Fred Astaire thing going, almost. Padraig ended up 5th in the KLM and is probably Europe’s best last-minute injury replacement player should the Vice Captaincy thing not work out.

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Always tinkering 🤔 @padraigharrington ahead of today’s final round. He’s three back. #KLMOpen

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How about our good buddy and Scottish golf travel podcaster Ru Macdonald, “budding social media content creator” for the European Tour getting thrown into the Thunderdome for the European Tour’s “Beat The Pro” and makes very nice contact!

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Behind the scenes at #BeatThePro 🎥 #KLMOpen

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Young Tom Morris made the first Open Championship ace 149 years ago this past weekend.

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On this day young Tom Morris scored the first ever recorded hole in one at Prestwick Golf Club during the 1869 Open Championship ⛳️

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That first tee and 18th “grandstand” at the Ryder Cup is garnering oohs and aahs on social media. Certainly golf has never seen something that…steep!