This surprise of a lifetime for one golf fan was caught on video just a week after Atkinson’s letter to Bjorn went viral. In it, the weekend hacker humorously let the captain know he was withdrawing his name from consideration for Team Europe at the 2018 Ryder Cup this fall. The practical joke spread way beyond Atkinson’s wildest dreams when Bjorn shared the letter on Twitter, but Bjorn showing up to his home really caught him off guard. Atkinson even got a free golf lesson out of the whole deal in his backyard (Nice digs, by the way!) as Bjorn took a look at his swing. Check it out:

This @RyderCup fan surprised @ThomasBjornGolf with a letter ?

So the Captain returned the favour… pic.twitter.com/Py3PW92HGL

— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) April 30, 2018

Ed’s note: Here’s the original letter, posted by a disconsolate Bjorn on his Twitter feed.

Unbelievable
Where do I go from here?
Stephen, please reconsider @RyderCupEurope pic.twitter.com/eCcYZ3fDDT

— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) April 23, 2018

Well played Stephen and again, Bjorn and the European Tour’s outstanding social media team.

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