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Billy Horschel and Justin Rose congratulated the wrong Hojgaard twin for their Irish Open victory

Billy Horschel and Justin Rose congratulated the wrong Hojgaard twin for their Irish Open victory

My friends, I have just received word of an epic twinning fail at the BMW PGA Championship that simply cannot go underreported. You know how confusing twins can be, even for Tour pros - just ask Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, who suffered a brutal mistaken identity moment with Danish sensation Nicolai Hojgaard.

 

According to sources on site, Horschel informed Rose that the long-haired Hojgaard twin sitting nearby was in fact Rasmus Hojgaard, who had just won the Irish Open. Rose, being the polite English gent that he is, went straight over to congratulate "Rasmus." But in strode little brother Nicolai to reveal that the celebratory praise was terribly misdirected - it was he, and not Rasmus, overdue for a trip to Supercuts. Awkward!

 

 

Witnesses say poor Rose turned absolutely scarlet with embarrassment, while Horschel laughed it off through the pain. "I was telling your brother," a red-faced Horschel was overheard telling actual Irish Open champ Rasmus, "He needs to shave his head." No truer words have ever been spoken, Billy! A distinguishing haircut is clearly in order for these Norwegian nippers.

 

Read more: Rory Left Broken-Hearted Once Again After Gut-Wrenching Irish Open Finish

 

In their defense, the Hojgaard lads do make a habit of dressing identically on the course, practically begging for confusion. But still, you'd think two Tour veterans could tell between the twin who just won and the one who didn't! Consider this a lesson learned for Rose and Horschel. And a reminder for the Hojgaards - in the words of that famous twins PSA, "you gotta wear two different socks so your folks can tell you apart!" Yikes, what an awkward situation. Consider me eagerly awaiting the next mistaken identity mix-up!

 


 

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With a background in digital media and a passion for golf culture, Emily scours the internet and PGA/LPGA tour circuits for the most entertaining, shocking, and bizarre stories about professional golfers. She is skilled at curating viral golf content, from Instagram antics to tournament controversies, and turning them into shareable, humorous articles. Her readers appreciate her ability to find the fun and humor in the world of elite golf.

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