Overview

• During the Valspar Championship's second round, Adam Hadwin accidentally damaged a sprinkler head after hitting it in frustration, leading to a viral moment online.
• Hadwin quickly took responsibility, apologizing publicly, paying for the damages, and treating the course staff to lunch, actions praised by the Innisbrook Resort staff.
• Jessica Hadwin, Adam's wife, added humor to the situation with her social media commentary, further amplifying the story's online attention.
• The incident has reignited discussions about emotional control in golf, with comparisons drawn to similar outbursts by other professional players in the sport's history.
• As of March 30, 2025, Hadwin has moved past the incident, performing steadily at the Texas Children’s Houston Open despite earlier challenges at the Valspar Championship.