Golfer Daniel Brown smokes cigarettes with fans in funny PGA Championship scene
Golfer Daniel Brown was seen smoking a cigarette with fans during the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. This habit has become part of his unique persona on the tour, drawing attention from spectators and media alike. Despite a challenging round, Brown finished strong with birdies on his final holes.
- ▪Daniel Brown was spotted smoking a cigarette after playing the 12th hole during the PGA Championship.
- ▪He has gained a cult following for his mid-round smoking habit, which he describes as a coping mechanism.
- ▪Brown finished the third round with an even-par 70, sitting at 3-over for the tournament.
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Golf Golfer Daniel Brown smokes cigarettes with fans in funny PGA Championship scene By Dylan Svoboda Published May 16, 2026, 5:56 p.m. ET Daniel Brown brought some old-school vibes to the PGA Championship on Saturday. The English golfer was spotted smoking a cigarette after playing the 12th hole during his third round at Aronimink Golf Club, once again leaning into the on-course habit that has become part of his unlikely golf persona. Brown, who has become something of a cult favorite for his mid-round cigarettes, also stopped to take a selfie with spectator Casey Halpern, who posted the snapshot to X. Daniel Brown of England hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 16, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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