equivalent of that trifecta, or an NFL wide receiver did. Neighbors would call the cops to quiet the party.

Thomas’ reaction after recording an eagle 3 to complete his round? Well, it’s difficult to even refer to as a reaction as he mustered all he had in him just to wave his hand toward the gallery, raise his putter toward the heavens and allow himself a narrow smile.

This was a near-perfect time for a club flip and young fans would have loved it.

Instead, the impression was if Thomas cured cancer, he’d celebrate with a grilled cheese, Mountain Dew and nap.

Some golfers might be a wild and crazy guys away from the golf course but they check their pizzazz on the first tee.

To them, acknowledging a special shot too often means barely touching the bill of their hats.

Not all of them, of course. Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar at least smile a bit during a round.

Maybe my rant here is a product of being such a pathetic golfer who simply tries to limit his 8s to 7s and 7s to 6s.

Within that context, it would be nice to know that sinking a 30-foot putt for birdie isn’t routine even on the PGA Tour.

It’s bothersome when a great shot is executed and the response is like it was supposed to happen.

OK, so pro golfers shouldn’t do the club flip or play with lampshades on their heads.

But something more than a limp wave would be nice.

mikeimrem@dailyherald.com