Golf star has gone viral after a handshake was caught on camera
The internet’s landscape has bestowed a fresh identity upon Tiger Woods, transitioning from the revered “Big Cat” to the newfound title of the internet’s “Big Dog.”
This transformation emerged when an Instagram account, No Laying Up, shared a noteworthy moment from last week’s PNC Championship, capturing Woods in the act of extending a handshake while playfully referring to an unseen individual as “Big dog.” The post, dated December 18, marked the initiation of Woods’ latest conquest of the internet.
The ripple effect of this seemingly ordinary interaction extended beyond golf circles, with even the Miami Dolphins long snapper, Blake Ferguson, joining the viral phenomenon.
Leveraging the meme, Ferguson incorporated humor into his Pro Bowl campaign, urging retweets with the hashtag #ProBowlVote Blake Ferguson.
The extent of Woods’ awareness of his newfound online fame remains uncertain.
Nevertheless, the 47-year-old golf icon relished the opportunity to participate in the tournament alongside his 14-year-old son, Charlie, with his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, serving as the caddy. Reflecting on the experience, Woods expressed the profound significance of the event for his family.
https://x.com/NoLayingUp/status/1736756205727453282?s=20
How did Tiger Woods finish in the tournament?
Despite finishing fifth in the tournament, trailing behind winners Bernhard Langer and son Jason, the Woods family contributed a plethora of memorable moments. One such highlight occurred when Charlie executed a remarkable chip-in for birdie on the 15th hole, leaving his father in stitches and eliciting a joyful reaction from onlookers.
For Tiger Woods, this weekend marked a promising venture, allowing him to walk all but one round despite ongoing injury concerns. Looking ahead to 2024, Woods expressed optimism about his ability to compete, citing rigorous training and a gradual elimination of doubts that had lingered due to his extended absence from competitive play.
Accompanying his golfing achievements, Woods found himself immortalized in internet culture through the “Big Dog” meme, offering a humorous counterpart to his storied golfing legacy.
As Tiger Woods embraces the potential for a resurgent career and navigates the evolving landscape of internet fame, the weekend’s events provide a multifaceted tapestry of triumphs and newfound viral acclaim.
