SOCIAL EYES Knox’ pick questioned, Westy loses to son

Welcome to this week’s Social Eyes. If you didn’t know already, Russell Knox chose world No.322 and fifth-highest ranked Scot Duncan Stewart to be his World Cup of Golf partner.

While Knox has been largely commended by fans for selecting his long-time friend in a bid to ‘change his life’, the decision doesn’t seem to have gone down too well with some off his compatriots.

Take Richie Ramsay for example who, judging by these tweets, isn’t too impressed.

Tuesday was supposed to be day to remember for the right reasons for Lee Westwood as he was officially named as host of the 2017 British Masters with the venue revealed as Close House, where he is the attached Tour professional.

However, it was a day to remember for the wrong reasons… as he was beaten at golf by his son, Sam, for the first time, around Gleneagles’ Queens Course.

Well it's finally happened. Lost 2&1 to Westy jnr. What a pleasure to play the Queens course @thegleneagleshotel this afternoon.

A photo posted by Lee Westwood (@westwood_lee) on Oct 18, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

With Westwood taking the British Masters to NE England, it’s fair to say Close House regulars Ant & Dec are excited.

V excited that #BritishMasters 2017 will be at @CloseHouseGolf hosted by @WestwoodLee. Already practicing for the Pro-Am!!

— antanddec (@antanddec) October 18, 2016

But there was a big warning for the I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here presenters from the tournament host should they perform badly!

If you don’t play well I’m going to make you eat a kangaroo pe..s!!! https://t.co/T8Ss78xxAP

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) October 18, 2016

What a joy for Olympic champion Justin Rose! The Englishman joined his fellow Olympians on Tuesday as they were greeted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace.

What an amazing reception @buckinghamroyal tonight for @teamgb Thank you so much @RoyalFamily such a massive honour. #FirstTime pic.twitter.com/l3u6vBcbyK

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) October 18, 2016

Thank you Buckingham Palace for the amazing reception @RoyalFamily @JustinRose99 pic.twitter.com/H61hgkotFj

— Nile Wilson (@NileMW) October 18, 2016

While we imagine there are no hoodies allowed in Buckingham Palace, it appears they are now allowed on the golf course.

PGA Tour player Morgan Hoffmann was wearing one at Safeway Open. Thoughts?

Enjoying some downtime after the rigours of his FedEx Cup triumph and the Ryder Cup, Ulster Rugby fan Rory McIlroy showed off his skills ahead of the team’s Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux.

.@UlsterRugby fan @McIlroyRory smashes false kick off in #BORvULS #ChampionsCup clash. LIVE NOW on SS3 https://t.co/ZlAoZvrFQY

— Sky Sports Rugby (@SkySportsRugby) October 16, 2016

Not bad!

And finally…

At the CIMB Classic, the desserts look seriously good. Just ask K.J. Choi…

Some dessert? #pgatour #CIMBclassic #readyforthenewseason

A photo posted by KJ Choi (@kjchoigolf) on Oct 18, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT

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