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.