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Griffin four-putts first hole amid creatine mishap
Ben Griffin four-putted the first hole from four feet and later hit OB on the second after describing a creatine mishap during the BMW Championship.
Ben Griffin opens the BMW Championship with a four putt and a later OB, saying a creatine mishap contributed to the rough start.
Griffin creatine misstep disrupts BMW Championship
Ben Griffin opened the BMW Championship with a jolt. He four-putted the first hole from four feet and then pushed a tee shot out of bounds on the second. He later explained the start came from a creatine mishap, describing a late batch in his water bottle and a tremor that followed. His caddie helped him calm down by getting him to drink water as Griffin tried to reset. The moment quickly drew attention on social media as viewers watched a promising start turn chaotic.
Griffin recovered after that rough stretch, birdieing seven of the final 12 holes to finish tied for 12th at Caves Valley in Owings Mills, Maryland. The season has included two PGA Tour wins, and Griffin sits ninth in the Ryder Cup standings. Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship, and Griffin remains in the mix for the Tour Championship at East Lake next week, where the prize is ten million dollars for the winner.
Key Takeaways
"I’ve never overdosed on creatine before, but I think I did in the moment"
Griffin explains the creatine mishap causing his early rough play
"Luckily, my caddie stepped in and made me chug a whole water"
He credits his caddie for helping him recover after the tremors
"I four-putted 1, and on 2, I was freaking out"
Griffin describes the moment of pressure on the first two holes
"Let’s pretend like that didn’t happen"
Griffin reflects on the rough start after it occurred
The episode highlights how quickly pressure can collide with routine in a major tour stop. A single misstep can become a social media event, shaping public perception even as a player steadies his game. It also underscores the ongoing conversation about supplement use and health in sports, reminding fans that elite athletes are not immune to practical mistakes or the consequences of a rushed decision about what they put in their bodies.
Griffin's rebound offers a reminder of resilience in sport. A poor start does not define a round or a season, and a steady finish can still propel a player into title contention. Yet the incident raises questions for teams, sponsors, and leagues about how to handle health mishaps in real time and how to balance transparency with the risk of sensational coverage.
Highlights
- I inhaled a snowball and tremors hit me
- Luckily my caddie stepped in and made me chug a whole water
- I four-putted 1 and on 2 I was freaking out
- Let’s pretend like that didn’t happen
Health and public reaction risk around supplement mishap
The incident raises concerns about athlete supplement use under pressure and how social media may amplify health related events. Misinformation or sensational coverage could shape public reaction and sponsor perspectives.
The season tests players beyond their swing, and the story here is how quickly focus can reset after a stumble.
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