This Golfer Played In His Underwear on Live Television

Faced with a difficult shot in the water during the Honda Classic yesterday, golfer Shawn Stefani did what any honorable professional would do: strip down to his skivvies to play the ball out of danger and avoid a one-stroke penalty. 

Not since the days of Happy Gilmore has a golfer rejected the game’s formalized culture with such force. Just look at those tighty-whities. And that backswing. Stefani chopped at the ball with the sun cascading onto his pasty back, while his poor caddie watched over his pants.

Despite his semi-nude efforts, Stefani did not make the tournament’s preliminary cut and advance to the next round. He did however, play golf in his underwear on live television, which is a feat only the brave can attest to.

Sign up here for our daily Thrillist email, and get your fix of the best in food/drink/fun.

Sam Blum is a News Staff Writer for Thrillist. He's also a martial arts and music nerd who appreciates a fine sandwich and cute dogs. Find his clips in The Guardian, Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club and Vice. He's on Twitter @Blumnessmonster.