PGA Tour pros spill the beans on bucket-list sporting events
Everyone has that “bucket-list” sporting event they’re dying to attend. Pro golfers may have the lived their dream of playing in the Masters or a British Open at St. Andrews, but they’ve got sporting events they’d like to check off their list, too.
We asked 31 PGA Tour pros to name the sporting event that tops their to-do list.
Wimbledon was a popular pick as was seeing one’s alma mater in the college football National Championship or one’s favorite team play for a a title (World Series and Stanley Cup, for instance). Soccer – whether a Premier League, Champions League or World Cup – garnered a number of votes. Even golf drew a few votes – can someone help get Adam Scott some Ryder Cup 2020 tickets?
With no further adieu, here’s the list:
Abe Ancer
“Super Bowl or a Formula One race.”
The Vince Lombardi Trophy, which goes to the winner of the Super Bowl. Photo: Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Baddeley
“Indy 500. Technically, I’ve been there, done that, because my dad was involved in racing. He was a mechanic for Mario Andretti, but I was 2 years old at the time so I think I still need to experience it.”
The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo: Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports
Daniel Berger
“The World Cup.”
The 2018 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports
Scott Brown
“The Ryder Cup. I’d even be an assistant captain – you know, just for the inside-the-ropes experience.”
The 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Photo: Peter Casey/USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Cantlay
“Wimbledon.”
A trophy at Wimbledon at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club in London. Photo: Susan Mullane/USA TODAY Sports
Stewart Cink
“Wimbledon. I’m not a tennis fan but I think it would be a fun experience.”
Tennis fans watch at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. Photo: Susan Mullane/USA TODAY Sports
Corey Conners
“The Stanley Cup Final.”
The Stanley Cup Final featured the St. Louis Blues against the Boston Bruins. Photo: Billy Hurst/USA TODAY Sports
Joel Dahmen
“Seattle Mariners in the World Series.”
The Seattle Mariners. Photo: Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports
Jim Furyk
“Army-Navy game.”
The Army Black Knights celebrate with the Commander-in-Chief Trophy after beating Navy, 17-10, at 119th Army-Navy game. Photo: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Robert Garrigus
“I’m a huge Oregon Ducks fan so I’d love to see them in the National Championship game, and I’d settle for them in the Rose Bowl.”
Oregon Ducks safety Brady Breeze (25) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the second half against Oregon State. Photo: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Emiliano Grillo
“The World Cup – that’s the big one.”
France players celebrate with the trophy in the rain after defeating Croatia in the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports
Adam Hadwin
“Wimbledon.”
General view of Centre Court at Wimbledon. Photo: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Chesson Hadley
“Stanley Cup game in Raleigh with my Carolina Hurricanes. I’d also like to attend Wimbledon in some good seats. It doesn’t have to be the Queen’s box but I want to dress to the nines.”
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) looks at the scoreboard during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Photo: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
James Hahn
“My wife and I are trying to get to every baseball ballpark. We haven’t been to Yankee Stadium yet. It would be cool to go there for a big game like a World Series.”
New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) makes a catch for an out at Yankee Stadium. Photo: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Charles Howell III
“I’d love to go to the national championship for college football. When Oklahoma State gets in there next year, I’ll attend!”
The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy on display at AT&T Stadium. Photo: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Kisner
“Kentucky Derby. I grew up in Aiken and we have a big horse racing community.”
Mike Smith aboard Justify (7) crosses the finish line to win the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Knox
“As a soccer fan, I’d like to go to a World Cup final or Champions League final.”
Toronto FC and CD Guadalajara compete under snowfall during the second half of game one of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League final. Photo: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Anirban Lahiri
“The Cricket World Cup Final. I’d love to see India-Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Calcutta.”
England celebrates winning the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup against New Zealand in London, England. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Hank Lebioda
“Any Formula One race. I’m obsessed with it.”
Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain celebrates a second-place finish in the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Photos: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Marc Leishman
“Tour de France.”
Fans crowd the curvy roadside as cyclists pass by during the nineteenth stage of the 2019 Tour de France. Photo: Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty Images
Luke List
“College football national championship.”
Clemson celebrates after beating Alabama during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi’s Stadium. Photo: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Long
“Game 7 of the World Series.”
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) during the second inning in game seven of the 2019 World Series. Photo: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Davis Love III
“The Stanley Cup finals. I’d love to go to a Game 7. My favorite part is when they skate the Cup. I also need to get to the Daytona 500 someday.”
St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Photo: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Peter Malnati
“Any tennis major.”
Rafael Nadal reaches for a ball during the men’s final match of the 2019 U.S. Open. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Francesco Molinari
“An NFL game.”
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a game against the Houston Texans. Photo: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sebastian Munoz
“I’ve been to football and basketball and went to a Formula One race in Austin recently, but I’ve never been to a tennis match, and I think tennis is pretty cool.”
Serena Williams hits to Bianca Andreescu of Canada in the women’s final match of the 2019 U.S. Open. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Rodgers
“NBA Finals.”
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) react during the third quarter of Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Scott
“The Ryder Cup.”
Alex Noren celebrates winning his match on the 18th green with teammates Thorbjorn Olesen, Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Molinari as Europe wins the Ryder Cup. Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Scott Stallings
“The World Series. My buddy, Jan Gomes, is the catcher for the Washington Nationals. I could’ve and I should’ve gone to Game 1.”
Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) steals second base against Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) during the eighth inning of Game 1of the 2019 World Series. Photo: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Brendan Steele
“Wimbledon. It just looks like a cool experience.”
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic leave the court after the trophy presentation. Photo: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Peter Uihlein
“A Champions League Final. I think that would be sick.”
CD Guadalajara midfielder Alan Pulido (9) is mobbed by teammates after scoring against Toronto FC in the second half of Game 1 of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League final. Photo: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Bo Van Pelt
“A Premier League soccer game.”
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea collides with David Martin of West Ham United during a Premier League match. Photo: James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images
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