"Sydney Sweeney is dumb" - Golf fans left angered after the American actress's comments on the sport

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Sydney Sweeney has upset golf fans after saying she doesn’t enjoy watching the sport. In a quick Q&A shared by SI Now while promoting her new boxing movie, Christy, Sweeney named UFC and hockey as her favorites, praising the speed and intensity of both. When asked for her least favorite, she didn’t hesitate to name golf.

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The clip quickly went viral on X, where golf analysts and fans reacted with anger and disbelief. Christopher Powers, a golf analyst, shared the video writing,

“Never been more OUT on Sydney Sweeney”
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Other users expressed frustration with one writing,

“Sydney Sweeney is dumb. What a L take”

Some users offered more nuanced takes. One pointed out that her comment could be interpreted as a critique of modern golf

“If you watch the full video this is actually a commentary on the PGAT’s failure to reign in Big Equipment and how the modern game of bombing it in the rough and wedging it to the green is much more boring than watching the old guard skillfully navigate interesting and tactful designs,” the user wrote.
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One user simply wrote:

“Yeah this one hurts.”

Another declared,

“She’s dead to me”

A netizen even agreed with Sweeney, writing:

“I can’t stand watching it weekly either. Too many commercials and “just a moment ago” tap in pars”

Separately, the PGA Tour’s official social media account responded to Sweeney’s comment by posting one of her memes, adding to the ongoing online conversation.

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You can take a look at the PGA Tour's tweet here

Screenshot of the meme posted by PGA Tour on X (via @PGATOUR)
Screenshot of the meme posted by PGA Tour on X (via @PGATOUR)

Sweeney recently appeared on the December cover of Sports Illustrated and stars as Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin in the biopic Christy which was released in theaters last month. While the film didn’t make a huge impact at the box office her performance has received praise from critics. She is also known for her Emmy-nominated roles in HBO’s Euphoria and the first season of The White Lotus.

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Sydney Sweeney was spotted on the golf course despite controversial comments

Despite her recent criticism of golf, Sydney Sweeney has been seen on the course multiple times in the past. Back in April 2018, she shared a picture on X, posing on a golf course in a checked bodycon dress with white sneakers, captioning it

“Round of golf anyone? ⛳️”
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Two years later, Sweeney shared more photos on Instagram while playing a round of golf. On July 18, 2020, she posted a three-photo carousel with the caption:

“might delete later depending on how I play..”

Talking more about Sweeney's golf outing, here's a look at her social media posts.

Screenshots of Sydney Sweeney's posts from the golf course on social media (Image Credit: Instagram; X)
Screenshots of Sydney Sweeney's posts from the golf course on social media (Image Credit: Instagram; X)

She was dressed in a white sleeveless top, black shorts, a visor cap, white socks and sneakers. One image showed her sitting casually in a golf cart, while another captured her preparing to swing near the tee.

Edited by Sonali Verma
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