It’s no secret that many folks online have a bone to pick with golf, especially the younger generation and environmentalists who frequently point out the sport’s lavish consumption of land and water. So when a herd of wild pigs went rogue and started to destroy the Seven Canyons Golf Club in Arizona, the internet couldn’t help but chuckle.
While the tweet from @emcaseyturf showcased the genuine concern of a course manager, stating, “Come along with me on my carnage (I mean course) check this morning… being destroyed by herds of javelina,” it was the flurry of humorous comments and memes about the wild pigs and their mission to destroy the golf course that stole the show.
Jokes like, “They are assisting with the golf course’s obstacle design & placement,” and “Become a better golfer and dodge the wild pig damage” were rampant. Some even remarked about the wild pigs imparting the golf course with a “natural touch” or “embracing the green in their distinct manner.”
Among the puns and jovial exchanges, it was clear that while many empathized with the plight of the golf course being torn apart by wild pigs, they couldn’t refrain from delighting in this unexpected collision of nature and sport. In the digital age, comedy reigns supreme, even if it means a few golf courses are destroyed in the process.
Here’s the viral video that has everyone talking:
Come along with me on my carnage (I mean course) check this morning. What should be one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country is being destroyed by herds of javelina. If anyone has a contact in AZ state govt that can help us find a solution please pass it along. pic.twitter.com/XftywHtVCf
— Em Casey (@emcaseyturf) October 22, 2023