Matt Fitzpatrick Hands Out Sheffield United Shirts At Phoenix Open

The 16th at TPC Scottsdale is known as the rowdiest hole in golf, with the 20,000 fans being extremely critical of any shot produced at the short par-3. If the shot is a good one, then they will cheer and clap to their hearts content, or, in Sam Ryder's case, they'll throw beer onto the green whilst celebrating a hole-in-one.

However, if you don't hit a shot that meets their expectations, then expect to be booed from the tee to the green! 

There is one way though to win the raucous crowds over, and that is to hand out free items to them whilst walking down the 150-yard layout. Previously, Bubba Watson has handed out goodie bags containing Oakley and Ping products, Phil Mickelson once threw an American Football into the crowd, and now it seems that Matt Fitzpatrick has joined them, handing out Sheffield United football shirts to the fans lining the hole.

Making his debut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Englishman had actually made a hole-in-one during a practice round on Tuesday. And, after safely making it through to the weekend, Fitzpatrick had been enjoying a steady third round as he walked into the par-3 16th.

Sticking his wedge shot onto the green, the Sheffield United supporter decided to have some fun with the 20,000 lining the hole, handing out Football Club shirts to the baying crowd.

Although it is unclear as to how many know about the existence of Sheffield United Football Club, they didn't seem to mind, with some fans posing in the Blades shirt.

After handing out the tops, Fitzpatrick also wore one as he made his way to the green. Unfortunately, he would go on to miss his birdie putt, much to the disappointment of the crowd. The 27-year-old did go on to birdie the driveable 17th and par the 18th for a four-under-par 67 though, and currently sits inside the top-20.

The interaction caused some reaction on social media, with Lee Westwood responding to the tweet above, with: "Billy (his caddie) will be p****d that he’s had to carry that for 15 holes! Especially after the LUFC (Leeds United) result!"

Sheffield United also responded to Fitzpatrick's post on Instagram, with the Blades commenting: "Love it, @mattfitz94!"