TGL’s fresh approach to professional golf was on full display when Nelly Korda playfully compared 2025 US Ryder Cup captain, Keegan Bradley’s green TGL outfit and mustache combination to Luigi from Nintendo’s Mario franchise. On February 17th, during the Boston Common vs. The Bay match, Korda shared an Instagram story juxtaposing Bradley’s look with the famous video game character, which instantly went viral and generated thousands of shares and comments across platforms.Bradley has been flaunting his mustache since the season-opening Sentry in Maui nearly two months ago. At that time, Bradley shared that his new look started as a joke; “Well, I did it as a joke to my wife and family, and they all thought it was funny and liked it. Then now that I’ve played a couple good rounds I’m getting nervous, I’m going to have to keep this thing for a while.” Now, just one week later, Bradley surprised everyone.He arrived at the SoFi Center on February 24th sporting a completely new look for his team’s match against Atlanta Drive GC. The 2011 PGA Championship winner had shaved off his mustache. The transformation quickly caught attention on social media, with GOLF.com sharing a post capturing the moment: “He shaved his mustache AND wore the Happy Gilmore gold jacket. Keegan is doing everything he can to get Boston their first win. ”He shaved his mustache AND wore the Happy Gilmore gold jacket.Keegan is doing everything he can to get Boston their first win. pic.twitter.com/f4JeybYaA8— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) February 25, 2025Bradley’s image overhaul comes at a particularly noteworthy time as Boston Common Golf struggles in the inaugural TGL season. The desperation is warranted—with just one point from three losses (including an overtime defeat), Bradley’s team sits dead last in the standings. Their performance issues have been significant—ranking last in made putts over 10 feet and holding a dismal 0-4-6 record on par-4 holes through their first two matches. The team desperately needs wins in their remaining matches to avoid elimination before the March playoffs.The dramatic transformation of Bradley’s appearance sparked immediate reactions across social media platforms, with golf fans weighing in on everything from the timing to the potential impact on his play. This wave of responses highlights how TGL has fundamentally changed the player-fan relationship in professional golf.Fan reactions to Keegan Bradley’s no-mustache lookSome fans immediately connected Bradley’s new look to Korda’s viral comparison. “Nelly broke him,” hilariously commented one fan, expressing what many were thinking—that the clean-shaven appearance was a direct response to being compared to a video game character. Another group took a more pragmatic view of the aesthetic change itself. “To be fair, that mustache was hideous,” wrote one fan, while another claimed to “have it on good authority; it was waxed, along with other sensitive bits.” Many supporters connected the new look to Boston Common’s desperate situation in the TGL standings. “Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a shit…. Keegs is on a mission,” commented one fan, referencing the famous Happy Gilmore line while acknowledging Bradley’s determination to reverse his team’s fortunes. With their dismal 0-3 record and struggles on par-4 holes, fans clearly recognize that the team needs something—anything—to change their trajectory in the league.Perhaps most interestingly, some fans are already speculating about the mustache’s future comeback. “Definitely need it back for the Ryder Cup,” suggested one netizen while another lamented they were “hoping for the crazy hockey rally half-stache,” referencing the superstitious grooming choices athletes often make during crucial competitive stretches. Like golfers sported a mullet haircut last year, this year it would be Bradley’s mustache garnering attention at Bethpage.Only time will tell if Bradley’s clean-shaven appearance helps Boston Common secure their elusive first win. But with his willingness to reinvent himself, both on and off the course, it’s clear that TGL is already changing how golf’s personalities present themselves to the public. Will the mustache make a triumphant return if Boston Common starts winning? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!The post ‘Nelly Broke Him’: Keegan Bradley Makes Bold Choice As ‘Tough Loss’ at Tiger Woods’s TGL Haunts Ryder Cup Captain appeared first on EssentiallySports.