Haotong Li Left Augusta Without a Green Jacket, But with Our Hearts

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Talking about his tummy problems? Making an art reference out of memes of himself? Haotong Li, please come to the front and accept your award for MVP (most vibiest player).

I have nothing but love and respect for a player who can make a 10 on Masters Sunday and then immediately hop online and make a joke about it.

I'm not proud to admit that I was unfamiliar with his game and aura before this week, but now that I'm aware of men's golf's very own Ochocinco, I'm tapped all the way into whatever Li has going on from this moment forward.

The man is one of us!

It wasn't his day today, ending his third trip to Augusta National with a hefty 8-over par round of 80. It was a scorecard that included a triple bogey on 12, a 5-over 10 on 13, and a birdie on 14 to bring it home.

His journey towards becoming the first player from China to win a green jacket continues, but he earned a whole new wave of fans in the process.

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Never change, Haotong, never change.