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Security-guard Tackle of Golfer Adam Hadwin Goes Viral, USGA Sends Protective Gear as Joke

  • Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin was tackled by an overzealous security guard after his countryman Nick Taylor won the RBC Canadian Open.
  • Video and images of the tackle have spread widely on social media, turning Hadwin into an instant viral sensation.
  • Hadwin emerged unhurt from the encounter and showed a good sense of humor, suggesting the image belonged in an art museum.
  • The USGA sent Hadwin a hard hat and high-visibility vest as a joke to help keep him safe at the U.S. Open.
  • Hadwin hopes to play well at the U.S. Open after securing four top-10 finishes so far this season on the PGA Tour.
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