Social media snapshots of the pros best of 2014

@McIlroyRory

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Rory McIlroy tweeted this selfie of the European team at the opening ceremonies with the following caption: "Pre opening ceremony selfie!! #EUROPE"

@McIlroyRory

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This was a #tbt for the ages! Rory: "A picture of me when I was 2! Putting stroke still looks the same! Notice how I was ahead of the curve with the belly putter back then!!"

@therealrickiefowler

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Think Rickie Fowler would rock this next year for No-Shave-November? Rickie: "#TBT @dickfowlerpi shoot with @wearefarmers #GoodTimes"

@lpga_tour

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Stacy Lewis was the biggest winner on the LPGA this year. This was @lpga_tour's last selfie post of 2014: "#LPGAWinnerSelfie with Stacy Lewis - our final selfie of the year!"

@bubbawatson

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The Watsons got into the Halloween spirit. Bubba: "Monster Mash at Isleworth. #MickeyMouse #MinnieMouse #Olaf"

@TheSergioGarcia

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Sergio Garcia made a new, finned friend in Dubai! Sergio: "I felt a connection with dolphin Lexi, I hope she felt the same! Haha"

@Graeme_McDowell

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Graeme McDowell and wife Kristin welcomed a little bundle of joy... "Welcome to the world to our beautiful daughter. 7 lbs 4 0z at 604am August 25th 2014. Name to be confirmed! #love"

@paulinagretzky

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...and Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson announced their new arrival! Paulina: "@djohnsonpga & i are so excited to finally share with you all our amazing news..we're having a baby!!"

@ianjamespoulter

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Ian Poulter should get a 'Dad of the Year Award...' Ian: "What have I got myself into, katie & I are taking my daughter and her mates to 1D concert in Tampa. Wish me luck...."

@paulacreamer1

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Paula Creamer spent some quality time with troops in Korea. Paula: "Our amazing flight crew today #PCvisits2ID"

@thejessicakorda

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The girls had some downtime in China. Jessica: "#hainanIslandfun @bluebaylpga"

@Stacy_Lewis

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Razorback alumna Stacy Lewis hung out with her youngest fan. Stacy: "And my favorite picture from the game! I think I'm turning him into a Razorback ;)"

@McIlroyRory

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Rory McIlroy showed off his hardware. Rory: "The summer of 2014 is one I'll never forget!! #backtobackmajors"

@therealrickiefowler

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Rickie Fowler's Ryder Cup hair inspired a trend back home, and with former PGA Pres Ted Bishop. Rickie: "Thanks to my boys over at @youarenextbarbershop for getting me Ryder Cup ready...the week is here #RyderCup #TeamUSA #Believe @pgacom"

@themichellewie

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Michelle Wie's Instagram account was one of our favorites this year. Michelle: "Air Wiezy pt. 2 @nikegolf @nike @jumpman23 #AirWiezy"

@lexi

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Lexi meant business in 2014, and not just on the course. Lexi: "Love the billboard here at the @simedarbylpga ! #deathstare #watchout"

@timmickasu

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Tim Mickelson welcomed his big brother Phil to Arizona State. Tim: "ASU Mens Golf Coaching Staff. Nice having him aboard, and taking directions from me for once!"

@justinprose99

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Justin Rose was another account that kept us entertained in 2014. Justin: "It's that time!!! #5thMajor #JRC14"

@bubbawatson

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Tough call, Bubba, tough call. Bubba: "Which one is the real @RickieFowlerPGA ? #wishihadaminime"

@lpga_tour

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This LPGA Winner Selfie was one of the best of 2014. LPGA: "#LPGAWinnerSelfie with Christina Kim at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational"

@bencranegolf

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This was just one of Ben Crane's many costumed posts. Ben: "Waiting for our birthday girl to come downstairs and start celebrating what its like to be 3. #princesspartying"

Angus Murray

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"Catching a fish takes patience," says Norman. "The same goes in business."

@aduf99

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Everyone's favorite PGA WAG and The Duf were a big part of golf's social media presence. Amanda: "A big thank you for #unclemaddiospizza and everyone who came out tonight to support the @jasondufnerfoundation. #pizzapros #slingingdatdough"

Greg M. Cooper/US PRESSWIRE

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Jason Day is the highest-ranked Australian in pro golf.

@bubbawatson

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Bubba's selfies were second to none. Bubba: "Selfie with @RickieFowlerPGA @JustinRose99 & Adam Scott"

@keeganbradley1

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Keegan Bradley snapped this selfie right after U.S. Ryder Cup Team captain Tom Watson announced his captains picls. Keegan: "Captains pick selfie #redeemteam"

@HunterMahan

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Hunter Mahan's tweet was some of the first evidence of a Ryder Cup after-party night well spent. Hunter: "What just happened?"

@McIlroyRory

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McIlroy celebrated the Ryder Cup victory by donning a kilt and a red-haired wig. Rory: "Got into the Scottish swing of things last night with Stevie G!"

@Graeme_McDowell

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Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood cozied up to some cop friends after celebrating their Ryder Cup win. Graeme: "Not saying @WestwoodLee and myself got in any trouble last night..... #sorryofficer"

@TheMichelleWie

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Michelle loves ribs...and she shared her love for them several times in 2014. Michelle: "I like pig butts and I cannot lie #fullrack #LPGAdayinthelife"

Thananuwat Srirasant/R&A via Getty Images

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Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood of England plays a shot during round four of the Thailand Golf Championship at Amata Spring Country Club.

@therealrickiefowler

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Now that's a selfie! Rickie: "Double selfie @pgatour"

@ianjamespoulter

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It's a good thing Ian Poulter is so snap happy, or else we would have missed this shot this year. Ian: "Just caught the Lightning on camera at 5.40am. Can't see much golf being played this morning."

@themichellewie

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Michelle took a break and rediscovered her inner Ninja at the Evian Championship. Michelle: "Ninja Wiezy #MontBlanc #Chamonix @jamiekuhn"

@therealrickiefowler

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The boys took in a Broncos game after the BMW Championship. Rickie: "Solid foursome #sidelines @rorymcilroy @jjd7007 @graeme_mcdowell"

Facebook/Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods showed some love for the Oakland Raiders and their fans. Tiger: "Raiders pre-game with The Black Hole."

The Best Social Media Snapshots of the Pros 2014