George Pickens may be a Pro Bowl wide receiver, but his golf game is a different story. During a recent team bonding trip to Utah, the Dallas Cowboys star attempted to tee off and completely whiffed, sending his teammates into a fit of laughter.
The video, which quickly went viral on social media, shows Pickens taking a mighty swing only to miss the ball entirely. His teammates, including quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't contain their amusement. Prescott, an avid golfer, even tried to mimic Pickens' awkward swing before offering some friendly advice.
To his credit, Pickens took the tips to heart. On his next attempt, he connected with the ball and sent it flying with decent distance, proving that even a rough start can turn around with a little guidance.
However, the internet had already latched onto the moment. Fans flooded social media with jokes and memes, with one user commenting, "Golf does not care even a little bit how athletic you are and George Pickens just found that out on camera." Another wrote, "Slander material doesn't get much better than this."
Even with the laughs, Pickens' football credentials are undeniable. Last season, he led the Cowboys in receiving with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. But his offseason has been anything but smooth, as he and the team failed to agree on a contract extension, leading to him playing under the franchise tag this year. His future in Dallas remains uncertain, with free agency looming in March unless a new deal or trade is worked out.
Despite the golf mishap, there's no worry that Pickens will be trading his cleats for clubs anytime soon. As one fan put it, "This is like the swing of the older dudes at the muni's I'll get paired with. It ain't always pretty but sometimes it works."
For now, Cowboys fans can enjoy the lighter side of team bonding, and perhaps Pickens will stick to football, where he clearly excels.
