When Tiger and Ernie met a couple of kangaroos

Michael Schmitt
March 15, 2018

As part of the 2019 Presidents Cup announcement, captains Tiger Woods and Ernie Els were asked to do something rather unique.

Several reporters at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational realised something was up prior to the announcement when they spotted a few kangaroos milling around.

Couldn’t set up my camera for a Tiger Woods presser at Bay Hill because kangaroos. I swear to god. Kangaroos. pic.twitter.com/1FThyhgtgq

— Matt Kingston (@nattymattyk) March 13, 2018

Next years @PresidentsCup is in Australia and there are live kangaroos at #BayHill. In the same room as Ernie Els and Tiger Woods.

What does it all mean?!? pic.twitter.com/XsxpTarLLI

— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) March 13, 2018

Only when next year’s Presidents Cup was confirmed as taking place in Australia did the presence of the marsupials become clear.

The furry Antipodeans weren’t just for show either – both Woods and Els had to get up close and personal with them!

Tiger #Woods and Ernie #Els have been confirmed as Presidents Cup captains for the 2019 edition of the competition.

Melbourne will play host, hence the Kangaroos.

📸 @PresidentsCup #PresidentsCup pic.twitter.com/rF9w0kQz0m

— Omnisport (@OmnisportNews) March 13, 2018

We’re not sure who looks more embarrassed – the couple of kangaroos, or the couple of Presidents Cup captains.

And here’s some footage of the pair hilariously struggling to get to grips with the animals:

Raise your hand if you're excited for our 2019 #PresidentsCup Captains, @TigerWoods & @TheBig_Easy 🖐️

See you in @Melbourne! pic.twitter.com/T3YSNgdhlL

— Presidents Cup (@PresidentsCup) March 13, 2018