An aging professional golfer and raunchy rapper aren’t two characters you’d expect to have a whole lot in common, but we’ve learned that Tom Watson and Lil’ Wayne have a surprising mutual appreciation for each other.
The 66-year-old Watson played in his 43rd and final Masters tournament this week, narrowly missing the cut on Friday. It was a valiant effort by Watson in his last lap and, following his exit, Lil’ Wayne excitedly tweeted out his support for the longtime pro.
Jus gave Tom Watson a standin O in my living room Well deserved Such an honor to watch greatness from the day I knew what golf was U go Tom!
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 9, 2016
It’s common knowledge that Wayne is an avid sports fan with a wide array of allegiances across plenty of sports, including golf, but many were still surprised to learn he’s such a big fan of Watson. And, given golf’s country club atmosphere, maybe even more people were surprised to see Watson reveal that he’s also in the rapper’s corner.
Appreciate the support @LilTunechi I'll be giving you a standing O at one of your shows soon! https://t.co/3gbGvtwJAa
— Tom Watson (@TomWatsonPGA) April 9, 2016
Kant wait! https://t.co/ijO0i4gByP
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 10, 2016
I, for one, would love to witness Watson attend a Lil’ Wayne concert. Consider this my official offer to attend the show alongside him. I would also love to witness a buddy cop movie or show starring Watson and Wayne. Now that I think of it, they haven’t cast True Detective season three, have they? Can’t be any worse than last season, right?
