Home Runs & Horan: Niall Horan & Justin Timberlake Surprise Drive, Chip, and Putt Participants

Tomorrow, the Masters tradition of the Drive, Chip, and Putt Contest for youngsters will take place. Today was a practice day for the kids to polish up before the big day. These 80 kids were looked upon by their parents, professional golfers (like Justin Rose), and two very well known singers. My favorite boyband member of my childhood, Justin Timberlake, and my current favorite boyband member, Niall Horan surprised the kids with a visit. Both Niall and Justin are huge golf fans and were more than happy to visit the boys and girls to help alleviate the pressure of the competition. Niall and Justin talked with the kids, took selfies, and helped them with some last minute touches on their golf game.

Not only was this a big day for these kids, it was also a very big day for me. When I was in Kindergarten, Nsync was my life. I had their dolls, chapstick with their faces on it, a tin lunchbox, and went to two of their concerts (one of them being at the Oakland Coliseum). Now, present day, I'm obsessed with Niall and One Direction. I've been to three of their concerts, own tons of 1D memorabilia, and carry a lunchbox with their faces on it to college. It's the Circle of Boyband Fandom Life.

The Drive, Chip, and Putt Contest is a great way to keep young kids interested in the game of golf. When asked about the importance of this event, Niall said; “These are kids who are still 7, 8 and 9 years old and up who are still very impressionable and will learn a lot in these years. It was great to come and visit with them and surprise them.”
With such exciting visitors this year, can you imagine what the sign up list will look like for 2017?
Oh how I wish I was a kid again...

Here's to hoping this day has blossomed a beautiful new friendship... or maybe even a new songwriting duo? Fingers crossed. #Jiall #Nustin #TimberHoran