Those who aren’t fans of the New York Jets — what a relief it is, historically speaking — can’t be mad about their superstar cornerback Sauce Gardner getting into golf. Anything to take that man away from working more on his football craft.
Detractors call Sauce overrated and believe he gets away with more grabbing than most defensive backs. Whether that perception is fair or not, Sauce is one of the premier lockdown corners in the sport. His high character, work ethic, and outstanding all-around skill set were known even when he starred at the University of Cincinnati.
The competitor in Gardner clearly has taken a liking to the game of golf, evident in his live tweeting of his round the other day in which he admitted that he’s hooked.
Golfing is the only thing that I've ever been addicted to😂
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 26, 2024
Golf is the ultimate mental war versus oneself. Since Sauce is already knocking down most of his professional competition in the NFL, it makes sense he’s sought out another athletic outlet. However, what Sauce did on Sunday was too extreme. The young man was out there risking life and limb in the midst of plain-as-day lightning strikes to work on his swing.
We drive the green in the rain boys🫡 pic.twitter.com/pvNGzKYcvH
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 30, 2024
If the rain doesn't stop football games, why would I let it stop my round of golf? WE DRIVE THE GREEEEN!!! 🏌🏾🫡 pic.twitter.com/VcYqQNi4Ud
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 30, 2024
I know you’re new to the game and all Sauce, but dawg, get out of there! One of the first things somebody should’ve told you is that you shouldn’t go out with metal-rod golf clubs and play in a thunderstorm. That’s how you get struck by lightning. Can’t be having that only a year or two at most away from being one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL.
Hopefully Sauce is carrying a 1-iron around. To paraphrase the Lee Trevino quote for golfing in inclement weather, not even God can hit a 1-iron. With all the hybrid clubs and Sauce’s neophyte status as a golfer, there’s a zero point zero percent chance he’s got that in his bag. Guess we’ll just have to resort to prayer.
Questionable off-field decisions are commonplace in the Jets organization. Whether it’s Aaron Rodgers skipping mandatory minicamp for an overseas trip, his predecessor Zach Wilson allegedly hooking up with cougars, or now Sauce standing in a wide-open links pasture during a storm with lightning rods in his hands, it’s a seemingly eternal circus for Gang Green.
Fireman Ed can’t take this, Sauce. Get inside, or shelter in place in a gazebo or on-course restroom or something until the weather blows through. Even as a non-Jets supporter, it’d be nice to have you in the NFL for long haul. Most of your Twitter responders feel the same way.
Oh you ADDICTED addicted 😂
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) June 30, 2024
Bro that’s lightning… it’s not worth it 😂😂😂
— Harristotle (@Its_Harristotle) June 30, 2024
Sir
You are holding a lightning rod in your hands
Golfers have been struck my lightning because they are holding a club. Don’t do this
— Mitch – CGS ⛳️ (@_consistentgolf) June 30, 2024
no editing, no photoshop. This is the moment that lightning struck and you CAN die this way. pic.twitter.com/lwi06k4R4D
— Farmer Stoolie (@BearLovesKer) June 30, 2024
