Eliezer Paul-Gindiri, nicknamed Snappy Gilmore, is a

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amateur golfer who is known for his distinctive single-handed

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. First gaining popularity after a 2021

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, he was invited in 2022 by

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and

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to share his technique with PGA players.

Biography

Prior to entering golf, Paul-Gindiri played

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. On February 28, 2021, a video garnered five million views on

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, featuring him playing golf with at Diablo Creek Golf Course in

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. His driving technique with a

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which garnered him and his synonymous technique the nickname ''Snappy Gilmore'', an homage to the film ''

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'', caused him to be featured on ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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sponsored a friendly match between three-time PGA Tour winner

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and Paul-Gindiri on March 15, 2022. The video compared Paul-Gindiri's drive against Homa's more-traditional two handed swing. In jest, they both declared the result of the games as a tie.

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