The Unexpected Drama Behind the Scenes of The Open: Adam Hadwin’s Wife Calls Out Fans
In a surprising twist, the wife of The Open contender Adam Hadwin has sparked a debate among golf fans. Jessica Hadwin has openly criticized the dedication of those willing to disrupt their sleep to watch golf, calling them “sick.” This controversy comes as her husband competes at the prestigious Royal Troon in Scotland, far from their home in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Adam Hadwin secured his spot in the final major of the year after a strong performance, finishing third at last month’s Memorial Tournament. He began his tournament on Thursday morning, teeing off with Lucas Glover and Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 9:14 am BST. However, the time difference meant that his tee-off time was 1:14 am in Scottsdale.
Jessica Hadwin chose not to travel to Scotland, opting instead to stay in Arizona. On X, she expressed her disbelief at the dedication of golf fans willing to wake up in the middle of the night, saying, “I’m blown away reading how many people on here are getting up in the middle of the night to watch golf. Y’all are sick lol.” When retired NFL player Dan Orlovsky mentioned he would be up at 3 am to watch, Jessica posted a meme saying, “Go to a hospital.”
The interactions didn’t stop there. When a follower asked if her husband was playing at The Open, Jessica replied, “That’s what he told me he was doing when he left two weeks ago.” She admitted to another fan, “This brings me a little guilt as I’m choosing sleep over watching my husband in a major.”
Adam Hadwin finished the first day of The Open tied for 83rd place with notable players such as Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland, and Hideki Matsuyama, ending four over-par. His second day began at 2:15 pm BST, a more reasonable 6:15 am in Arizona, allowing fans to follow his progress without the early morning disruption.
Despite the early drama, Hadwin’s chances of winning appear slim. Irish star Shane Lowry has shown impressive form, leading the leaderboard with a score of seven under-par by mid-afternoon on the second day. Other top contenders include Daniel Brown, Justin Rose, Billy Horschel, and Dean Burmester, all performing well at South Ayrshire.
This incident has certainly added an unexpected layer of drama to The Open, highlighting the sacrifices and decisions made by players and their families during major tournaments.
