In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with golfing events being cancelled left and right, the world of professional golf saw a surprising turn of events as Denny McCarthy, a well-known golfer, tested positive for the virus. Amid the lockdown and the monotony that ensued, McCarthy found himself inadvertently crashing a secret meet-up with golfing legends Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler.
In a candid conversation with Subpar’s host, Colt Knost, McCarthy opened up about his unexpected encounter with Woods, Thomas and Fowler. It was during one of his regular golfing sessions at Medalist when he crossed paths with Thomas and Fowler. The two had come to play after a brief hiatus and McCarthy, seeking some much-needed company, decided to join them. However, he was met with a lukewarm response, raising questions about his camaraderie with the duo.
The tale took an exciting turn when none other than Tiger Woods arrived on the scene unexpectedly. The sight of Woods, his bag strategically placed next to McCarthy’s, sent a ripple of excitement through him. McCarthy confessed to being both nervous and thrilled by the sudden turn of events, attributing it to the “Tiger Effect”.
As the game progressed, McCarthy’s initial nerves gave way to an incredible performance, ending with him shooting a spectacular 8 or 9 under par. Throughout the game, McCarthy found himself subconsciously striving to impress Woods, an effort that went unnoticed by the golfing icon.
Shifting focus to McCarthy’s performance in the 2025 season, it’s been a rollercoaster ride for the American golfer. He kicked off the season on a low, finishing T46 at The Sentry. However, his performance at The Genesis Invitational was a game changer as he came in at T5 and bagged an impressive $736,500. Unfortunately, this was followed by a dip at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM, where he finished T58 and earned a mere $39,250. He managed to bounce back at the WM Phoenix Open, finishing at T16.
As the season progresses, the golfing fraternity is keeping a keen eye on McCarthy’s performance, particularly at the upcoming Cognizant Classic. Based on his recent performance, the predictions are varied. Will he continue his upward trajectory or will he falter? Only time will tell. The unexpected encounter with Woods, Thomas, and Fowler seems to have added an exciting twist to McCarthy’s journey, casting a spotlight on his relationship with his fellow golfers and his performance in the 2025 season.
