Tag: Theo Epstein

Rickie Fowler makes hole-in-one with star-studded group at one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the country

Justin Thomas had the perfect reaction to his buddy making an ace.

Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas were known for their wild spring break golf trips at Bakers Bay that featured the likes of Jordan Spieth and Smylie Kaufman in their younger years. You know, when Snapchat was all the rage back in 2017.

The pair went on another golf trip this week, but it wasn’t to a resort course in paradise. Fowler and Thomas were with Eli Manning, Theo Epstein and a few others at the exclusive Pine Valley Golf Club in Pine Hill, New Jersey, which ranks as Golfweek’s Best No. 1 classic course in the country and No. 1 private course in the state.

According to a signed pin flag by the players in the group, Fowler aced the par-3 third hole from 182 yards out with a 7-iron, and the hole-in-one was captured on video and shared on social media on Thursday morning.

Rickie and JT are no strangers to aces, they’re professional golfers after all. But you just have to love the reaction on the tee box, jumping and screaming like a couple of amateurs at the local muni. Pro golfers, sometimes they’re just like us.

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Theo Epstein lived a ‘Bleacher Bum’ dream life in return to Wrigley Field as Cubs snapped Braves’ win streak

He’s earned it.

In almost any other circumstance, the Cubs’ home game at Wrigley Field against the red-hot Braves would’ve been a run-of-the-mill June affair. But this Chicago and Atlanta (-1.5) matchup took on a special meaning with an honored guest in attendance in the famed Wrigley bleachers.

I’m talking, of course, about Theo Epstein — the Cubs’ president of baseball ops who helped construct the drought-breaking 2016 World Series team.

Epstein hasn’t been seen around the Friendly Confines much since November 2020, when he stepped down from his executive role. Friday’s matchup marked the return of inarguably one of the most essential people in franchise history.

And let me tell you: With no responsibilities on hand, Theo definitely lived it up as a bleacher bum:

Man, look at that smile! That’s the smile of a happy guy with zero cares in the world.

Theo Epstein and beers at a sunny Wrigley Field: What a combo. You just know there’s no way any vendor let this living legend pay for a frosty one.

If Epstein’s casual return weren’t enough, the Cubs won, 1-0, ending a 10-game losing streak and snapping Atlanta’s 14-game winning streak. The Power of Theo strikes again.

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Why you should expect Theo Epstein to come and save the New York Mets

Mackenzie Salmon connects with USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale to get his reaction to Steve Cohen’s tweet and why he thinks it’s inevitable that Theo Epstein will be brought on to save the New York Mets.

Mackenzie Salmon connects with USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale to get his reaction to Steve Cohen’s tweet and why he thinks it’s inevitable that Theo Epstein will be brought on to save the New York Mets.