Eli Manning’s Disguise and Opening Lines
Manning approached golfers while claiming to be a FedEx courier. He told players, “I’m a FedEx courier, that’s my real job. Always deliver, especially against the Patriots.” The statement caught the attention of Keegan Bradley, who initially did not recognize him. Once Bradley realized who it was, he reacted with surprise, saying, “I didn’t know that was you. I was like ‘who is this freak over here?’ Oh my God.”
Interactions with Jordan Spieth
Manning also targeted Jordan Spieth during his prank. He asked to check Spieth’s credential and deliberately mispronounced his name. Confused, Spieth was asked whether he was a golfer or a caddie. Spieth later explained that he only realized it was Manning after noticing his unusual attention to the credential. “It took a second,” Spieth admitted. “I knew once he was grabbing onto it, I knew it was something. But then I didn’t really look up at all.” Manning responded by complimenting Spieth on how he handled the situation, saying he did better than expected.
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Shushing the Crowd with Scottie Scheffler
Earlier in the video, Manning was shown interacting with world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler. Manning practiced shushing the crowd while Scheffler was hitting shots on the practice range. He joked that it was also his practice range and commented after a poor shot, “Ah, can’t handle it. Lost some focus.”
Scheffler later admitted that he did not immediately recognize Manning. “When he had his head down, I was like ‘obviously this is a bit. I just haven’t figured out what it is.’ But I love that you’re standing here shushing people away. It’s pretty sick,” Scheffler said.Also Read: NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025: Date, start time, route map, notable attendees, street closures, safety measures and weather forecast
Reaction and Outcome of the Prank
The prank successfully caught multiple players off guard and created an entertaining moment during the championship. Manning’s role as a disguised volunteer showed his playful personality while connecting with professional golfers in a casual setting. The lighthearted exchange was captured on video, adding to the atmosphere of the tournament.
FAQs
What was Eli Manning’s role during the FedEx St. Jude Championship prank?
Eli Manning disguised himself as a FedEx delivery driver and pretended to be a tournament volunteer, interacting with PGA Tour golfers without revealing his identity immediately.
Which golfers were pranked by Eli Manning at the tournament?
Manning pranked Keegan Bradley, Jordan Spieth, and Scottie Scheffler, engaging them in playful conversations before they realized who he was.
