A viral incident involving PGA professional golfer Georgia Ball and an unidentified man at a driving range has sparked widespread discussion and amusement online. The man, unaware of Ball's professional status, offered unsolicited advice on her swing technique. The exchange, captured in a video that quickly went viral, showcases Ball's gracious handling of the situation, despite the man's apparent mansplaining. Ball later commented on the viral reaction, describing it as 'crazy' and expressing amusement and appreciation for the supportive public response. She also 'laughs off' the unwarranted advice and 'graciously speaks out' about the incident. The incident has been covered by multiple news outlets, highlighting the broader issue of mansplaining and the unwarranted assumption of expertise over women professionals.
Professional golfer Georgia Ball is going viral thanks to a video in which a guy cannot stop mansplaining golf, the sport she plays professionally, to her. https://t.co/XfBJc8JrKG
A female pro-golfer was left gobsmacked when a man tried to explain her own swing to her. https://t.co/XdGwdTuLDQ
"Mansplaining" stranger gives unsolicited golf advice to PGA pro https://t.co/f3jtSEtiYM
"Mansplaining" stranger gives unsolicited golf advice to PGA golfer https://t.co/f3jtSEtiYM
"Excuse me, you shouldn't be doing that," the man told PGA pro Georgia Ball as she practiced her swing. https://t.co/wmqEBot0Ih
Golf pro Georgia Ball says the reaction to her viral "mansplaining" clip has been "crazy". 🗣️ "It's good that I can look back at it now and laugh about it." #BBCGolf https://t.co/zvpwCVcqAT
Moment professional golfer Georgia Ball was approached by a man she didn't know with some golfing 'tips' More on @bbcsounds https://t.co/oUDzt42NGT 📸 @georgiaballgolf #golf #georgiaball #golfpro https://t.co/p7F9ZfXCh7
Moment professional golfer Georgia Ball was approached by a man she didn't know with some golfing 'tips' More on @bbcsounds https://t.co/0Vh9YuAUS3 📸 @georgiaballgolf #golf #georgiaball #mansplaining #golfpro https://t.co/gR29HAihHD
'Have a little of patience with people on the course': Woman golf pro ‘mansplained to’ at driving range graciously speaks out over man's ‘advice’ https://t.co/yA9lI951oB
Female pro golfer speaks out on viral video of man telling her how to swing in driving range clip https://t.co/QxMGZzEnRF
Mansplaining: Golf pro Georgia Ball says viral TikTok reaction 'crazy' https://t.co/qSeQczCn8D
PGA professional laughs off unwarranted advice from man at driving range in viral video https://t.co/3v3VQ0gNTM
A guy at a driving range tried to dish out some tips to the woman in the next bay. What he didn't realize is she's a golf coach. The video of the exchange is an unmitigated cringe-fest. Watch: https://t.co/4pJbtBiKrF https://t.co/aMPuW5CqaR
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