DP World Tour pro Joakim Lagergren is not playing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week at TPC Scottsdale. But, in honour of the PGA Tour’s rowdiest event, the 34-year-old Swede and his caddie Jesse Karlsson reenacted one of the most famous moments in WMPO history from 13,000 kilometres away.
Lagergren, who opened with a five-under 67 at the Qatar Masters, made the turn in four-under in his second round but appeared to be in some serious trouble at the par-4 second, his 11th hole of the day. His drive missed well left of the fairway and found the native area, where he came across all sorts of boulder issues.
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No matter, as Lagergren and Karlsson got to work, removing a number of “loose impediments” to clear a path for Lagergren to swing. It was well worth the effort, though my back is hurting just watching it:
Caddie of the year 💪🪨
Solo leader Joakim Lagergren and caddie Jesse Karlsson are forced to move some large boulders 😅#QatarMasters pic.twitter.com/27JnbjCddH
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) February 6, 2026
For those wondering, yes, this is all within the rules. Just like it was at Scottsdale in 1999, when Tiger Woods ran into a similar issue at the 13th hole. The only difference between Tiger’s situation and Lagergren’s is that Tiger had plenty of help:
Such is life when your name is Tiger Woods.
Lagergren wound up saving par after the incredible recovery shot, then finished with a bogey-free, six-under 66, which currently has him one behind leader Patrick Reed heading into the weekend.
