Golfer reflects on an embarrassing shot during Rye Golf Club round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Golf Digest senior writer Alex Myers experienced a notable blunder on the fifth tee of Rye Golf Club, caught on video by a colleague. Despite playing well earlier in the day, the mishap drew attention as a video of the shot went viral. Myers identified issues in his technique, a lack of confidence with the driver, which contributed to the embarrassing moment. Following advice from Quaker Ridge head pro Mario Guerra, he is working on adjusting his swing to improve performance and avoid similar mistakes in the future.
- •Myers almost whiffed a drive at Rye Golf Club's fifth hole.
- •The shot was recorded, drawing laughter and conversation.
- •He identified long-standing issues with his swing under pressure.
- •Guerra recommended adjustments to improve his technique.
- •Myers aims to learn from the experience to better his game.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — I hit the most embarrassing golf shot of my life. Now I’m trying to learn from it
"Can a bad shot caught on video lead to playing better golf? Our writer certainly hopes so.
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