Major Controversy to Start the Writer Cup | Kirk & Hank vs. Francis & Arian

The opening match of the Writer Cup might be the best match of the tournament. 3 matches on day one all of which are two man scrambles worth one point. Can Kirk Minihane and Hank pull off an upset over Francis Ellis and Arian Foster?
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[@JD_50]

Kirk was the type of kid to call “time out” right before he got tagged at recess

[@Wendall989]

Imagine playing him in pickup basketball, the fouls he would call lol

[@michaelsmith9235]

😂😂😂

[@DanielPelis]

That’s dat private school shit

[@chrisbelanger6467]

Lolololol 100% accurate... well played! Lololol

[@Smellydoug]

So accurate

[@javier3539]

How someone hasn’t thrown a Highnoon at full speed to Kirk’s face is beyond me.

[@JPx412]

He'd be out cold with any other group of guys lmao

[@bigdog7246]

@@JPx412maybe I’m wrong, but I’d assume he’s only acting like this since it’s for a lot of money and for the cameras

[@JPx412]

@@bigdog7246 most likely

[@Crispy44652]

He’s hidden away in Boston or something would happen

[@al_wax]

because it's all staged

[@FullTiltClownShoes]

Arian - "Somebody get this man a high noon." Kirk - "I'm in recovery." lmao

[@jackliszewski155]

Rico sticking with the “180” joke on 2 after the other team hit is hilarious

[@sirjimssirjims9047]

Kirk saying he "doesnt like the rule either" and that its "duisgusting" while fighting for his life to make sure they get a 5 is hilarious

[@nathancarroll7347]

Kirk’s role at Barstool is just be a massive prick whenever possible

[@tr1ckery]

Instantly became a Kirk fan after that. Shit was too funny 😂

[@samuelharlow7612]

😂

[@zzlit8426]

No one on earth uses this rule in a scramble

[@nathanenze8951]

This ruling screams “Tell me you’re not a golfer without telling me you’re not a golfer.” Incredibly stupid 😂

[@dylanreeves3929]

I’ve played golf for close to 30 years and I have never seen someone take a full cut with a putter out of the pine straw and have a divot come up like Francis. One of the more baffling club choices I have ever seen.

[@ParaRob]

That blew my mind as well. I've seen a very not sober person do it for reasons I couldn't explain, but he thought it was genius in his own head. The messed up part about the guy I saw who did it was that it wasn't a lay up and he actually he rolled it up onto the front of the green from 130 yards out. You'd have thought the guy just won The US Open. Lmao!! I think Francis chose to use the putter on that lay up because he had been skulling his irons so bad the whole match that he probably figured a topped putter from the pine straw is less of a chop at his ego than topping a 7 iron and blading it 180 yards plus. It turns out that his choice completely bsckfired on him cuz he chunked his putter. Hahahaha!! Who in the world chunks their putter? Very very poor club selection on Francis' part. He was too much in his own head.

[@gabriellechasseurgagne2719]

That was terrible to watch just like his follow trough tho

[@ParaRob]

@gabriellechasseurgagne2719 I noticed a lot of their follow throughs looked super awkward. It almost looked like they were intentionally pumping their body upwards as they made contact. It looked really uncomfortable, but it looked especially uncomfortable with that putter swing. Lol

[@mitchwarren7866]

That was maybe the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen from a “golfer” 😂 on a par 5 no less

[@nickp3836]

@@gabriellechasseurgagne2719 He seems like a legit golfer overall, but a mental midget when it comes to pressure

[@Flappr]

Not sure Barstool has ever produced anything as captivating as this round of scramble golf. Just an absolute 10/10 masterpiece of drama and fun.

[@Loota..]

Spittin’ Chiclets Sandbagger’s are generally better. Just my opinion. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@isaiahbelcher95]

Watching the Rollercoaster that is Kirk's sanity throughout this match was quality content.

[@davisremy1797]

“THATS MY…..PARTNER!!!!!” -Francis with a great life decision

[@brandonparker6616]

I scrolled comments to make sure other people noticed hahah

[@amfxr27]

Glad someone else caught it.

[@nickvillanacci5471]

He’s learned he wants to keep his job this time around 😂😂😂

[@Unknown-user7]

Yeah and Arian is the last dude he’d want to say it to. Just look up “woody says the n-word arian foster”

[@Jimlahey6969]

A Yale man would never

[@user-dh8mr9qw2c]

Watching Francis and Arian interact is like watching a sports themed movie set in the civil rights era

[@ScuffedLandlord]

Maybe if you have Hollywood libt@rd brainrot

[@blakeedwards1742]

1000%

[@brucedavis1030]

“LEFT SIDE!”

[@andrew7196]

“LET’S GOOOO THAT’S MY- uh, PARTNER!!!”

[@austinbutler9452]

@@brucedavis1030 "STRONG SIDE!"

[@northernvideo]

Barstool is officially back. This content and the last few weeks content has been top notch.

[@BBKid-vn6dc]

It is an absolute disgrace for Kirk to think that they can’t finish out putting after tapping the putt in. Afterwards kirk thought he was on top of the world and Dave sat his butt down. I’ve never disliked a guy so early in my life before.

[@maxwelldavis1620]

I agree with this motherfucker right here

[@CarsenGross]

Kirk a g@y baby for that shizz

[@michaelyaaaaskings3172]

This is the kinda content Im here for .. not the fake office drama

[@stephencalogrides4959]

Agreed. Real drama centered around competitive challenges (sort of like stool streams) is far superior

[@Bobbbby23448]

@@stephencalogrides4959stool streams was iconic

[@joemacgillivray2671]

Take a lap

[@DillyBrew]

​@@joemacgillivray2671booooo

[@mattsean6164]

Facts, agreed.

[@jfranklin8190]

That scramble rule is one of those technicalities only people like Rapaport and Kirk would leverage

[@ADM-wt9cn]

Totally agree... These are work colleagues and friends no one plays that way. Hit your putt in and get out of the way. But it should have been stated when your playing these type of people like you said.

[@psroehl1]

Moot point though, it didn't end up mattering.

[@joelsloss.7537]

Only snag there being is that they’re playing for a lot of money, so there needs to be some kind of official ruling structure in place. Honestly made for better content in my opinion so Portnoy can laugh all the way to the bank regardless

[@userjim83]

Its a rule thats only used in competitive play thats taken seriously like erm… things like this.

[@GapToothBasturd]

Agreed…sucks that the 2 most unlikeable dudes in Kirk and D Rap are technically correct on the douchiest technical rule of a scramble….be better Francis

[@user-qf2ez4jx3k]

At 30:30 Francis used everything in his being to find the word “partner” and keep his job

[@jacktc4]

Never seen more rule discrepancies in a scramble 😂 This would happen to them, great content

[@spenoit]

what about the fact that kirk/hank don't even finish out on 3 after the tap-in controversy. they picked their ball up themselves, thereby not recording a score on the hole so they lose to a 5 regardless. would have nullified the entire argument.

[@argentconcepts]

Effing LOVE Arian. The more I see him in Barstool content the more I really enjoy

[@andrewboyce7268]

He definitely should do more if he actually wants to

[@AJMCNG]

Kirk x Arian was great content

[@pgh11]

​@@andrewboyce7268when Arian is actually into something he's great. Which is why he's good here. The dude likes golf. He just knows he doesnt need to do what he doesnt want to.

[@iansob95]

One of the funniest people there

[@stuckinbarcy]

It’s ridiculous how excited I am for this! I’m not sure Barstool can hit these heights again 😂

[@jimtaone]

I'm not a golfer and am shocked by how watchable I find this. No idea what's going on but loving every second of it.

[@Steve-qn8gn]

What’s funny is Kirk on the second whole told Francis “knock it in for a 4” and then gave it to him while laughing was such a foreshadow.

[@xtrasaucy1994]

"whole" lol

[@Steve-qn8gn]

@@xtrasaucy1994 you must be 'It's a 4' kinda guy. lol

[@PMTcommenter]

@@Steve-qn8gn*hole

[@gwillette1239]

@@Steve-qn8gnIt is a 4

[@Devin-dx7gg]

@@Steve-qn8gnit is a 4 unless told otherwise at the start of the tournament.

[@undermine50]

Dave showed up and instantly destroyed any rhythm Francis and Arian had. Kirk got mad and started playing like a pro.

[@TJ89741]

Dave basically iced his own kicker

[@Loota..]

Kirk bringing up Rae Carruth… The only thing criminal is High Noon costing $21.99.

[@carlosumana9723]

@@Loota..worth it

[@PMTcommenter]

He killed his own team. While juicing up Kirk. What an idiot

[@gopokesgopokes6625]

fun fact, even if they were in for 5, hank and kirk picked up their ball without finishing the hole and weren't given the shot. so they lost either way.

[@noahibarra3379]

Production is perfect. And absolutely hilarious that Dave basically motivated Kirk

[@meeraaudio]

Arian needs to be in the mix more. Dude can go toe to toe with anyone on smack talk

[@keeganliff2070]

Dave and Rap being around for so many holes tells me exactly how that match is going to go…

[@Yeet113]

Was there any question? Jerry and Dave?

[@simongauthier3979]

Amazing content!! Can’t wait for the other matches!

[@DopeAssDude979]

Arian in the background saying "do they got beef in real life?" Had me rollin LMAO

[@ctv77]

Arian and Francis is a combo I didn’t know I needed 😂

[@AdamStarr816]

I wanted them to win so damn bad!

[@spinnablesports]

“It’s a 4 footer uphill, congratulations” 😂

[@mikes6457]

i giggled at that line 🤣🤣

[@tylerwebb1778]

Adrian is nice with it! Didn't know he golfed.

[@MP-dn4cp]

barely know who kirk is; but he is the funniest guy at this company

[@Ghost-304]

Arian and Kirk , Dave and BigCat drama is going make this awesome lol . But these content is best and need more events like this

[@MajorKeeGuitar]

Dave saying he's disappointed in Hank while standing with his legs crossed, hands on his hips and polo sleeves rolled up is hilarious

[@Hack3r1998]

It was to Hank

[@ericsmith4885]

He loves every minute of this. He should, because it’s awesome content.

[@gojets138]

Hank.

[@joshshoe5421]

Oh if it was other way around Dave would be screaming that you have to abide by the rules of PGA

[@Hack3r1998]

@@joshshoe5421 nah if you play golf you know that’s the most bullshit call of all time

[@jppeters57]

It's funny how on 4 Francis says exactly why the rule is in place that caused the whole issue - it changes the way whoever is putting putts if they know they already have the next putt made. It sucks but yeah you can't tap it in before your teammate goes. Unfortunately it's a 5 on 3 for them. But also, someone pointed out that Kirk picked up his marker and I don't think they gave him the putt, so there's that too.

[@cesper554]

Genuine question: in regards to the tap-in rule controversy, didn't the same exact scenario also occur on hole 1? I feel like that's a huge miss in the story that hasn't been addressed. It cut away, but it looked like Francis tapped in for 4 but they still took a 3 on the hole after Arian made his birdie putt

[@paulrutz9334]

Francis just picked it up because he thought it was good. That’s why Kirk said nobody gave him that

[@drdez44]

"That's not USGA Rules"- Hank one hole after moving his ball a club length

[@brianward7109]

Great point. No one wants to see them play by some of the stupid rules. Hank came off the worst of anyone and I’m not even talking about his putting.

[@cullencrowe2870]

How is no one talking about Kirk picking up the ball marker after Arian made the putt in question. Kirk didn't finish the hole.

[@michaelvern1440]

That's a great catch. That was even more pitiful to watch the second time

[@davidwest3971]

Kirk is 100% in the wrong

[@brandonurroz3497]

Kirk is the biggest crybaby ever then cheats 😂😂

[@travisjohnson4087]

I feel like they just cut it where they didn't show it

[@Brian_NJ]

Exactly! The whole argument is irrelevant because he doesn’t finish out. Momentum completely changes, fuck Kirk

[@kasillias4686]

Pace of play makes a big difference. Arian was starting to get in a groove and was completely thrown off by them stopping to have a pissing match

[@cdemjr2]

“You ruined this match Dave” from Kirk is SO crazy. Someone doesn’t like it when their energy gets matched

[@RBRB1234]

Kirk was right with the ruling for the 5 shots, but the fact that he was so adamant on that rule and instantly knew it BUT kept 'accidently' walking over his opponents line tells you everything you need to know about Kirk as a Golfer...

[@LGD8903]

Kirk was right

[@SGN13]

kirk picked his mark up after

[@Loota..]

Walking on someone’s line doesn’t actually effect a golf ball’s roll unless you’re wearing metal spikes and you weigh 300+ pounds.

[@runningriot6399]

Kirks team didn’t finish the hole. If he was that adamant that he was right, they should’ve finished the hole so they have a score. They didn’t do that so by default they lost the hole.

[@olg562]

Nobody plays a scramble that way, and the fact that they didn't finish the hole should mean they lose the hole anyway

[@taylorevans1199]

Crazy how great the content has been since Dave reaquired, impressive turnaround. Go Hawks.

[@brian4878]

Wasn't this shot when Penn was still around?

[@quarterd50]

You this was filmed when penn still had the company right? Stuff like this is probably gone now that Dave has it back.

[@Justin-bg4jx]

Less stuff like this will happen with the "new" company. Dave has already talked about watering down the budgets of shows like Most Dangerous Gameshow and those reality type shows.

[@MScal0316]

​@@Justin-bg4jxwas Dave on Most Dangerous Game Show? You have your answer...

[@9kmfuvnkdhd]

@@Justin-bg4jxaren’t they about to shoot surviving barstool? Whatever makes good content Dave will support

[@bartbeck4225]

Arian is the man... Facts!!

[@mainmaines]

Stoked we are getting back to the OG content staff videos

[@NDreece]

Did I hear someone say that Francis won a club championship? That must be the worst golf club in the country.

[@aaronsimpson1984]

Probably flighted lol

[@davidandmarino]

Slightly different style of golf probably too, members know at least minimal etiquette 😂

[@kevinanglim4288]

Probably sandbagged

[@matteff3814]

I heard Hank was the only other participant

[@JoeGuessr]

Hes a member of trump national .Trump also has a club championship there lol

[@Nickmyers23]

I love how Arian keeps trying to poke Kirk. “1 up with an asterisk”🤣🤣🤣

[@prometheus25]

All anyone had to do was ask Kirk and Hank what score they got on hole 3. They picked up without finishing.... thereby conceding the hole no matter what score was applied to Arian and Francis. So, this match should've been halved.

[@footnow2845]

You’re right about them not finishing but they conceded the hole anyway in the end so it wouldn’t have mattered

[@The_Bow_Show]

If Kirk is being for real he is a psycho. If he is playing a character he is a content genius. If he is being for real he is a psycho content genius

[@connorhunter3729]

He’s a proven psycho

[@Kurschner2]

That’s Kirk.

[@The_Bow_Show]

@@connorhunter3729 then he is a proven psycho content genius. Oh and a solved murder under his belt

[@georgepyle4244]

When Dave said no one is debating that I started laughing so hard because he is literally debating that exact point

[@travisjohnson4087]

Yeah exactly he clearly flips cause he found out it was rule, his original argument is that it wasn't a rule and got proven wrong

[@torodfs7593]

genuinely curious where can i find official rules for a scramble

[@browns2163]

@@travisjohnson4087official rules for a scramble dont exist

[@Spawn303]

30:28 Francis with the clutch hold back saying partner instead of boy. Lmao😂

[@dkny9954]

that was a close ginger N bomb

[@Crispy44652]

@@dkny9954yo stfu he wasn’t going to the n word.

[@The-Byrd]

Hank saying “Francis probably has a great lie again” had me in tears

[@jdotroze]

This is the best content I’ve ever consumed

[@ChadGPT-1.0]

Even non Barstool fans who are golf fans need to be introduced to how well Barstool is producing such quality golf content.

[@user_01986]

Kirk is that guy you hate getting matched up with on the course. His team will score a 22 under on scrambles.

[@KFBALL247]

He was right on that one 5 though where Francis tapped in. You can’t do that in a scramble…you can’t play two shots in a row before your partner hits, it’s basically the same as Arian ceding his turn.

[@KFBALL247]

But I would have punched him in the face prior to hole 5. So annoying.

[@VeNoM_DO]

💯 Props to Arian and Francis for not punching Kirk all the times I would have

[@kentuckybaseball13]

@@KFBALL247 yeah but who is ACTUALLY playing like that lol obviously pro events but like is it really that big of a deal that he tapped in his 4 inch putt for a 5 😂

[@KFBALL247]

@@kentuckybaseball13 Yeah, I guess that part is debatable. Seems like these guys are taking it pretty seriously 😅

[@MrJj113]

Hank immediately knowing Dave is right when he tells him that’s not what this is

[@keithketcham5805]

The fact this debate broke the internet when there are literally no USGA scramble rules makes me so happy.

[@jos3phmcgrath]

ik this is late lol buutttt, there are official usga scramble rules. On the USGA website

[@matthewsallinen]

This is actually the EXACT kind of content I want to see.

[@dscott11803]

How is Kirk saying “it’s good” any different than Francis tapping it in? In either scenario, Arian has a putt for par knowing they’re already in for bogey if he misses

[@devanaburamen2579]

Golf has a lot of dumb rules and that's one of them. It's not Kirk's fault Francis didn't know that.

[@johngalluzzo7698]

Technically if a hole is finished out by any means then that score is recorded. So saying “that’s good” before the other person putts technically secures them a 5 as much as tapping it in does. So Kirk is right about the rule for the tap in but chooses to ignore it when someone says “that’s good”, which in my mind invalidates his reasoning. Also he was being a prick.

[@gsf23]

Every scramble I've played in they allow you to tap it in to secure a score and then your partners can still better that score if they make. I just speeds up play.

[@thanameisdane1]

Best golf video yet

[@ParaRob]

I've played in a lot of scrambles for good money and I've never seen or heard of that rule being enforced. Heck I've never even heard of the rule itself. They got a PGA tour pro on the phone and he confirmed it is a rule, but enforcing it depends on how serious of a scramble they're playing. That dude should know that if Dave is involveeld, it's a serious game. I don't see any reason for a tour pro to lie about that rule to an unexpected call so I believe him that it is a rule. If they're going to not enforce a rule in the match or tourney, they need to say so clearly beforehand. If they don't say anything, then any rules that are pre-written should be enforced. They can change the rule after this match and before the next one starts, but they can't just change it right when the match is in it's last 3 holes to where it affects the score. That took so much focus away from something that was actually entertaining. I almost turned it off during that parr, but i fast forwarded instead. No one likes to see grown men act like whiney babies and yell f bombs at eaxh other while insulting eaxh other and saying empty threats of stopping the tourney and walking off and never coming back, etc. Thats just sad

[@ParaRob]

Minihane did this same shit at the mini-golf event they did. He blew his top off and started throwing a temper tantrum. The only difference and this is a big one waa that at mini-golf he was on a hill in a man made cave with a waterfall surrounded by like 8 people so it was extra loud and obnoxious. At least this time he was out in the open and had an independent mic so they could lower his volume. He takes this stuff so seriously and gets all butthurt over everything. It's just silly to see adults act like this in general. Lol

[@mattg71313]

Hank did his best literal goat impression at 12:28 and I can't unhear it

[@jlp8924]

Arian is awesome in this

[@djmiller1114]

Healthy debate. What a great match. Big win

[@3232jrob]

Dave got them all going the bounced when he saw that shot 😂😂😂

[@sterlingroth8690]

Big Cat screaming "FORE LEFT" on the first hole is brilliant. I was dying

[@carldieck8373]

Finally a great office competition like the old days gonna be a great series

[@uknownutin3528]

Incredible content

[@Sigman50]

Super entertaining and watching this makes me feel SO much better about my own golf game. Sheesh they bad.

[@timothyholman9641]

This episode reminded me of the early stool scenes when Dave was more involved. Love that he got the company back. This was great lol

[@MACdonald91]

this is better than any foreplay video. I love that you get trash talk of the office right on the course!

[@BxTaylorx7]

Foreplay editors literally produced this video

[@MACdonald91]

@@BxTaylorx7 what does that have to do with the trash talk or the guys on camera?

[@ericsmith4885]

Give me a weekly Golf pod with Jersey Jerry, Francis and Arian.

[@mr.bigglesworth8999]

@@BxTaylorx7 the people behind the camera are not the issue with Foreplay videos....

[@luislopez7899]

Props to everybody that didn’t punch Kirk in the face like I would have

[@TheMuenster1]

This was so entertaining. The rest of KZbin golf is starting to become a bit of a snooze More of this!

[@NerolNiethsreg]

30:28 Excellent save Francis! Just excellent.

[@Andy7984]

This is the best I've seen Hank play in all the Barstool golf videos

[@Ricky2chainz855]

By far

[@magicmeff1442]

Really kept them in it to start.

[@dallasspencer7818]

Yeah he played very well.

[@FriarTVpcbb]

SHOCKED Minihane doesnt question the free club length but becomes the ultimate rules stickler during the argument. Literally no one counts that in a scramble.

[@LotteryPRO]

Amazing content

[@casualsports90]

Absolute DART from Minihane on the last! 🎯

[@nebraskaryan9308]

Francis follow through is like him swinging a samurai sword

[@bettheover]

i just became a huge fan of arian, we need him in more content

[@steffprobert7656]

This was absolutely brilliant- barely know any of these guys but brilliant entertainment. Kirk is hilarious

[@arai2491]

Francis' back sweat on Hole 1 was shocking. He's going to have a wet gooch by the turn

[@jerrodnichols-inclusionfor3101]

This is some great content! More please

[@all-timealien4483]

12:29 did hank just ‘bahh’ at me like a lamb?

[@iicosmicfox9883]

Favorite barstool videos ever these are gonna be so sick

[@PersonalPreferrence]

This is amazing content, best video yet, cant wait to see Dave going at Rappaport

[@jamesallen5100]

Love that Arian can put Kirk in his place

[@calebroland8397]

But he didn’t haha

[@Theyakagami257]

When did he do that?? Kirk was playing mind games the whole round and won lol

[@Perrytraywick]

Smh may be the “rules” but any scramble I’ve been apart of we would putt out that close and still allow the partner to go for the lower score.

[@3minecrafteerz3]

Really well made video good stuff

[@trevorwalker2849]

This is phenomenal content and deserves more attention

[@thowland89]

That is an awful call on the 2nd hole. It might be an ‘official rule’ in some golf formats but Arian clearly won the hole.

[@LuisFigo4]

Kirk was right and and won anyways

[@sirjimssirjims9047]

​@@LuisFigo4only a guy like kirk would let something like that bother him this much. And using something so small as leverage too to make up for playing awful lmao

[@trevorallen9360]

Kirk is such a loser lol. You probably are too

[@GapToothBasturd]

Correct call….stupid rule

[@wlieffers333]

Kirk and Hank never finished the hole. Kirk picked up the ball marker when Arian got 4.

[@taylorluchansky3055]

Great content

[@wrz4581]

I have never seen anyone enforce that scramble rule in playing golf.

[@GapToothBasturd]

Kirk is that guy who asks if you got room for one more and you say ‘sorry, we’ve already got 3!’😂😂

[@Saltydad2020]

You're the kind of guy who laughs at his own jokes

[@Tann7]

Amazing start 😂 can’t wait to watch the rest

[@KylerYeaBuddy]

“Just tap that in Hank” lol

[@JuandamianNebraska]

This was some really good content here

[@hace7086]

That is an actual rule but only enforced if you got somebody on the ropes. Kirk/Hank are cowards

[@RegDunlop69]

Ya no one enforces it. Ever. Scumbag move

[@RainyDays42069]

Dave then gave them a stroke penalty and they went down a point for not marking a putt 1 ft away even though Francis/Arian were doing it the entire day. Goes both ways and they still lost

[@georgepyle4244]

Yea but if u are calling them cowards u have to call fransis and foster cowards because they cheated multiple holes before but then called the rule on them that they did not put a marker down for one hole so they both have faults @hace7086

[@RegDunlop69]

@@georgepyle4244 I mean they only called that rule in retaliation clearly. Cheap rules being called by everyone

[@kentuckybaseball13]

@@RainyDays42069literally the only reason they did that is because Kirks team is doing scummy shit like that first 😅

[@willdwyer2167]

Arian respects that animal in Kirk, god this is that top tier right here baby.

[@coloradowebnerd]

I loved every second of this! Minihanne and Hank 😂😂😂

[@josephlattanzi4822]

The one point that resonated with me was Dave telling Hank to tell everyone to stop because viewers aren't going to want to watch guys argue for an hour