Thomas Bjorn surprises fan after being sent funny Ryder Cup letter
Tuesday 1 May 2018 11:04, UK
Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn had a special surprise for one unsuspecting golf fan, after receiving a brilliant letter ahead of this year’s contest at Le Golf National.
Bjorn had an early shock withdrawal from his tournament plans, as West Hill monthly medal winner Stephen Atkinson said he was removing his name for consideration to represent Team Europe.
The tongue-in-check message came as a great surprise to the Dane, with Atkinson also declining the opportunity to be a vice-captain because of his own role within the Babalou Golf Society.
Bjorn was not prepared to give up on the self-proclaimed world No 52,187 without asking him to reconsider, so he paid a visit to the amateur's Berkshire home and offered him a second opportunity.
Armed with the Ryder Cup trophy and wanting to repay Atkinson for his creativity, Bjorn unexpectedly turned up at his front door to give him one last chance to get involved.
Click on the video above to watch Bjorn's fan surprise!
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