The sea was angry that day, my friends. Like an old man trying to return soup at a deli. Sorry, but it was hard not to think of that iconic “Seinfeld” line while watching the best players in the world battle the elements of the greatest meeting of land and sea on Tuesday.
It got really windy during a practise around Pebble Beach. And thanks to social media and equipment manufacturers wanting to show off, we got to see some crazy highlights.
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First, there was Rory McIlroy still managing to make eagle on the par-5 18th:
Quite possibly the best eagle you’ll see all week. @McIlroyRory battling the elements on the 18th at Pebble Beach. #Qi4D #TeamTaylorMade pic.twitter.com/HzRundIvMY
— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) February 10, 2026
Talented player, that one. Then there was Akshay Bhatia hitting a mini driver on the 106-yard seventh hole:
Playing about a 10-club wind here on the short Par 3 7th hole at Pebble Beach 😂 @akshaybhatia_1 pic.twitter.com/ENBccZgc4H
— Callaway Golf (@CallawayGolf) February 10, 2026
No big deal. Just a TEN-club wind. But nothing was wilder than the insane backwards flop shot pulled off by Emiliano Grillo on Pebble’s iconic par 3. The guy hit a flop shot at the ocean and it wound up going into the hole. Have a look:
https://twitter.com/CallawayGolf/status/2021350347781095495
Again, WILD stuff. And, again, this was only Tuesday. Buckle up, everyone. And don’t try this at home.
