Golf star explains custom bib as he launches search for a wife during tournament
Argentine golfer Alejandro Tosti has taken an unconventional approach to finding love at this week’s Valspar Championship in Florida.
The 29-year-old decided to transform his caddie’s bib into a makeshift dating advertisement, ditching traditional dating apps in favour of a more public approach.
His bagman, Joaquin Ali, walked the course at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course sporting the bold message “NEED A WIFE” on his back.
The PGA Tour event has permitted players to customise their caddies’ bibs with personal messages since 2021, and Tosti seized upon this tradition to broadcast his single status to the Palm Harbor galleries.
Unfortunately for Tosti, his romantic strategy did not go entirely to plan.
Spectators at the tournament mistakenly believed it was Ali himself who was searching for a partner, rather than the golfer he was caddying for.
In footage released by the PGA Tour, Tosti said: “A lot of people were asking if it was my caddie that was needing a wife, but, no, it’s actually me.”
The confusion led fans to photograph Ali and rib him about his apparent relationship status.
Argentine golfer Alejandro Tosti has taken an unconventional approach to finding love at this week’s Valspar Championship in Florida
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Tosti revealed the idea originated after female volunteers enquired whether he was married, to which he confirmed he was not.
Tosti took the opportunity to pitch himself to any interested parties watching the tournament.
“I offer a lot of good stuff. I love cooking. I fly planes. I can play golf and have fun,” he said, outlining his credentials to prospective partners.
The Argentine, who has accumulated nearly $3million in prize money throughout his career on both the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, opened his tournament with a steady if unspectacular round.
Alejandro Tosti decided to transform his caddie’s bib into a makeshift dating advertisement
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He carded 18 consecutive pars to finish at even par, leaving him seven strokes behind first-round leader Sung-jae Im heading into Friday’s play.
The Valspar Championship has become known as one of the more light-hearted stops on the PGA Tour calendar, with the custom bib tradition encouraging players to showcase their personalities.
This year’s field featured a variety of creative choices.
Max McGreevy mocked his caddie’s fantasy football performance and Zach Bauchou displayed his bagman’s Venmo details.
Five quirky facts about golf | GETTYNeal Shipley opted for “OSU 27-Mich 9” as a pointed jab at Michigan, whilst others selected affectionate tributes to family members.
Justin Thomas chose “Molly’s Dad” for his caddie’s bib.
Aaron Rai honoured his mother with “Dalvir Shukla”.
Sahith Theegala went with “Juju’s fiancé” to celebrate his engagement.
