While he was quick to confirm it wasn’t a hole-in-one, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller thought about a “once in a lifetime” recording, as well as the possibility of mixing things up on social media.
“We’ve done some fun stuff, I relate to a lot of the younger generation,” Brady told DailyExpertNews’s Andy Scholes.
“I think I’ve done several small, substantive things over the years… it’s amazing how much engagement you get.”
The footage has sparked much debate online as to whether the shot was authentic or led into the hole by the wonders of visual effects, with the Cincinnati Bengals’ Trent Taylor among those unconvinced.
“This is fake isn’t it?” the wide receiver tweeted.
Mahomes responds
The star-studded golf match between young and old — with four of the last five NFL MVPs — kick off at the Wynn Las Vegas resort on June 1
Brady’s drone exploits caught the attention of 2018 MVP Mahomes, who quickly snapped up an underhanded compliment.
By playing Mahomes and Allen, Brady hopes to improve his record after losing in both of his previous two appearances in “The Match.”
All four players will have open mics for the duration of the 12-hole event, allowing the quarterbacks to communicate with competitors and commentators.
Live coverage — starting at 6:30 p.m. ET — is broadcast exclusively by TNT. Turner Sports is broadcasting “The Match” for the sixth time since the event started in 2018.
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DailyExpertNews’s Ben Morse contributed to the coverage.
