Golf Star Seeks Wife Amid Valspar Championship, Explains Custom Bib
Argentine golfer Alejandro Tosti turned heads at the Valspar Championship by using his caddie’s bib as a personal notice. The 29-year-old had Joaquin Ali wear the message “NEED A WIFE” on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort.
Stunt and clarification
The PGA Tour has allowed custom caddie bib messages since 2021. Tosti seized that rule to broadcast his single status to fans in Palm Harbor.
Spectators assumed Ali was the one seeking a partner. Tosti corrected them in footage released by the PGA Tour, saying the message referred to him.
Why he did it
Tosti said the idea came after female volunteers asked whether he was married. He confirmed he was single and decided to make a public pitch.
He listed several qualities to interested parties. He mentioned cooking, piloting planes, and enjoying golf and good company.
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On-course form
Tosti opened the tournament with a steady round. He carded 18 consecutive pars to finish even par.
That score left him seven strokes behind first-round leader Sung-jae Im. Tosti has earned nearly $3 million across the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.
Custom bib tradition and other messages
The Valspar stop is known for light-hearted touches and player personalities. This year’s bibs featured a variety of creative messages.
- Max McGreevy mocked his caddie’s fantasy football results.
- Zach Bauchou displayed his caddie’s Venmo handle.
- Neal Shipley used “OSU 27-Mich 9” as a rivalry jab.
- Justin Thomas chose “Molly’s Dad” for his caddie’s bib.
- Aaron Rai paid tribute with “Dalvir Shukla.”
- Sahith Theegala celebrated his engagement with “Juju’s fiancé.”
Fan reaction
Many fans photographed Ali and teased him about the message. The confusion produced laughs across galleries.
Despite the attention, Tosti kept the tone light. The stunt fit the Valspar’s playful atmosphere.
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