Crazy US Open Playoff Story: Curtis Strange’s Twin Sneaks in as Him as He Tees off Against Faldo
Crazy US Open Playoff Story: Curtis Strange’s Twin Sneaks in as Him as He Tees off Against Faldo
going up against Nick Fo at the US Open Monday 18hole playoff It was the Boston Tea Party field The Boston paper Monday morning was headlines Boston Tea Party Fo against Strange The current open champion as Nick was It was it was me versus them I’m going to tell you a quick story My twin brother identical twin he got talked into coming to the playoff They get a mile from the country club and they realize they have no credentials but they have Allen So they immediately put him in the driver’s seat and they drive up to the gate Hey how you doing hey Curtis how you doing hey good luck today Kick his ass Exactly what he said Then they start drinking beer out there by the putting green and everybody kind of filtered around and they’re watching Curtis/Allen drink beer preparing for the playoff and they don’t know it’s not me But he when I finally see him he’s got about four or five of these cups stacked with each other
Curtis Strange, two-time US Open champion, shares an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story from the 1988 US Open playoff at Brookline. With the Boston papers calling it the “Boston Tea Party,” Curtis reveals how his identical twin brother, Allan, was talked into coming to the playoff—and ended up getting mistaken for Curtis by fans and even the security guard! Hear how Allan and friends enjoyed a few beers by the putting green, with fans none the wiser. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming tale of family, fandom, and the unique moments that make sports unforgettable.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Curtis sets the stage: the “Boston Tea Party” playoff 00:04 – The headline and the atmosphere 00:15 – Allan’s wild entrance: mistaken identity at the gate 00:30 – Fans watch “Curtis” drink beer before the playoff
📌 Key Points
✅ Identical twin brother sneaks into US Open playoff as Curtis—fans and security fooled! ✅ Curtis Strange recalls the hilarious scene as Allan and friends enjoy beers by the putting green. ✅ A heartwarming, behind-the-scenes story of family and the unique bond between brothers at a major championship.
🏌️ About Curtis Strange:
Curtis Strange is a two-time US Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, known for his fierce competitiveness and legendary stories from the golden era of golf. His candid, authentic storytelling brings fans closer to the human side of sports.
🎙️ About The JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher brings you authentic conversations with sports personalities you love. Justin has spent his career in sports broadcasting with Fox Sports and NBC Sports Washington, building relationships and collecting stories that take you behind the scenes of your favorite sports moments.
Crazy US Open Playoff Story: Curtis Strange’s Twin Sneaks in as Him as He Tees off Against Faldo
Crazy US Open Playoff Story: Curtis Strange’s Twin Sneaks in as Him as He Tees off Against Faldo
going up against Nick Fo at the US Open Monday 18hole playoff It was the Boston Tea Party field The Boston paper Monday morning was headlines Boston Tea Party Fo against Strange The current open champion as Nick was It was it was me versus them I’m going to tell you a quick story My twin brother identical twin he got talked into coming to the playoff They get a mile from the country club and they realize they have no credentials but they have Allen So they immediately put him in the driver’s seat and they drive up to the gate Hey how you doing hey Curtis how you doing hey good luck today Kick his ass Exactly what he said Then they start drinking beer out there by the putting green and everybody kind of filtered around and they’re watching Curtis/Allen drink beer preparing for the playoff and they don’t know it’s not me But he when I finally see him he’s got about four or five of these cups stacked with each other
Curtis Strange, two-time US Open champion, shares an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story from the 1988 US Open playoff at Brookline. With the Boston papers calling it the “Boston Tea Party,” Curtis reveals how his identical twin brother, Allan, was talked into coming to the playoff—and ended up getting mistaken for Curtis by fans and even the security guard! Hear how Allan and friends enjoyed a few beers by the putting green, with fans none the wiser. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming tale of family, fandom, and the unique moments that make sports unforgettable.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Curtis sets the stage: the “Boston Tea Party” playoff
00:04 – The headline and the atmosphere
00:15 – Allan’s wild entrance: mistaken identity at the gate
00:30 – Fans watch “Curtis” drink beer before the playoff
📌 Key Points
✅ Identical twin brother sneaks into US Open playoff as Curtis—fans and security fooled!
✅ Curtis Strange recalls the hilarious scene as Allan and friends enjoy beers by the putting green.
✅ A heartwarming, behind-the-scenes story of family and the unique bond between brothers at a major championship.
🏌️ About Curtis Strange:
Curtis Strange is a two-time US Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, known for his fierce competitiveness and legendary stories from the golden era of golf. His candid, authentic storytelling brings fans closer to the human side of sports.
🎙️ About The JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher brings you authentic conversations with sports personalities you love. Justin has spent his career in sports broadcasting with Fox Sports and NBC Sports Washington, building relationships and collecting stories that take you behind the scenes of your favorite sports moments.
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