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Ben Griffin Blames Creatine ‘Snowball’ for Shaky Start, Then Rallies at BMW Championship

The mishap leaves him still ninth in U.S. Ryder Cup standings, dependent on a potential captain’s pick.

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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 17: Ben Griffin of the United States reacts to his shot from the second tee during the final round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 17, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Ben Griffin plays a shot from a bunker on the 11th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Owings Mills.

Overview

  • Griffin said he accidentally swallowed a hardened clump of creatine before the final round, triggering severe shakiness and tremor-like symptoms.
  • He four-putted the first hole for triple bogey, hit out of bounds on the second, and was six over through three before the effects began to subside.
  • After his caddie made him chug water, he settled in and played the final 15 holes in seven under for a 1-under 69 to finish tied for 12th.
  • He remains qualified for the Tour Championship and sits ninth in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, meaning selection would require a captain’s pick from Keegan Bradley.
  • Viral footage of his opening-hole collapse spread widely as coverage noted medical guidance that creatine is generally safe when used properly; Griffin said he will limit his intake going forward.