What exactly is Michael Jordan’s job at the Presidents Cup again?
Is it social chairman?
Is it as official Cohiba consultant to the players?
Is it to be the mascot like Wei Under Par suggests?
No, no and no (ok, actually all three may be pretty accurate).
Instead we believe his Airness is there to help the U.S. team avoid past embarrassment that comes with the golf victory leap.
Is there anything more uncomfortable to watch than slightly pudgy white guys catching air after closing out a match? It’s an abomination.
Please Michael, please…do not allow this to happen again (jump to 18 secs for the horror):
The U.S. team already had the perfect consultant for this role – Tiger Woods of course. Have you ever seen him jump for joy? No. Because he is the effing man.
The fist pumps are legendary. The club twirl is rapidly gaining in popularity, especially now with the difficult to execute club twirl/walk/point combo.
But to see how a rock star celebrates a big putt, just look back at Woods example set at 17 on Saturday (at about 55 seconds):
Sorry Mr. Jordan. Your services are no longer required.
Hack is a pen name for a marketing and media relations professional who enjoys blogging as a means to pursue his passion for his favorite sport – golf. He represents the yin to his collaborator’s yang. He doesn’t so much play golf, as the game plays him to his delight and likely demise. Follow his perspective on Twitter at @
