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Dan Brown Takes Mid-Round Smoke and Selfie With Fans at PGA Championship

PGA Tour rules do not ban cigarettes during rounds, leaving officials with no violation to address.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Dan Brown of England looks on from the second hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 15, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Image 2 shows Daniel Brown of England hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 16, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania
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Overview

  • Brown, who was playing at Aronimink on Saturday, paused after the 12th hole for a cigarette and a selfie with spectator Casey Halpern, whose photo on X drew wide attention.
  • Following the stop, he birdied holes 16 through 18 to post an even‑par 70, moving to +3 for the tournament and four shots off the lead entering Sunday.
  • The image triggered split reactions online, with some fans praising the laid‑back moment and others calling it unprofessional during competition.
  • The PGA Tour’s conduct code bars alcohol and marijuana use during play without medical approval but does not mention tobacco, so no rules breach was cited.
  • Brown has a history of on‑course smoking, including at the 2024 Open at Royal Troon, where he described lighting up during rounds as a coping mechanism.