Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's Golf Clip Draws Attention as NFL Hall of Fame Game Hits 7 Million Viewers
A video of Governor Tim Walz playing golf in a quarter-zip sweater circulated online, while the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game attracted about 7 million viewers, surpassing the NBA's average playoff audience.
Governor Tim Walz posted a short video of himself playing a hole at Northwest Angle Country Club in Minnesota while wearing a quarter-zip sweater without an undershirt. In the clip, he tees off, records a short drive, and finishes the hole with a two-putt bogey on a par-4. The footage was shared on social media and prompted public commentary about his attire and swing.
Separately, the NFL reported that its Hall of Fame preseason game drew approximately 7 million viewers, a rating higher than the NBA's average of 6.35 million viewers for playoff games across major networks during the previous season. The league highlighted the viewership as a notable achievement for a preseason contest.
"The Hall of Fame game attracted 7 million viewers, outpacing the NBA's playoff average," an NFL spokesperson said.
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