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Last week in golf: Real gator, fake caddie, and Sergio the striker

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Warning: Video contains coarse language

"Last week in golf" is a look back at the compelling, funny, and often strange stories from around the golf world over the past seven days.

Gator playing through

Look out. A 15-foot alligator known as Chubbs was spotted on Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto, Fla., last week. Chubbs went viral back in 2016 and even though he apparently doesn't hurt anybody, it'd be a good idea to keep your distance.

Snake on a green

Not to be outdone by the gator above, this rattlesnake was found lying in the middle of the green in Florida by a courageous group willing to get up-close and personal with the reptile. Just take your two-putt and move on.

Fake caddie prank

The restraint showed by this Asian Tour rookie when given a hilarious fake caddie is incredible. How the actor wasn't fired for some of the stunts he pulled is truly impressive.

Bend it like Sergio

Sergio Garcia acted as the host of the European Tour event in Spain this past week. Part of the festivities includes a player versus caddie soccer match. Garcia put on a show in the game, ripping home a beautiful strike.

Golf meets entertainment

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Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie is in talks to play Jan Stephenson in a potential movie, according to Golf.com. Stephenson, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame last week, said in an interview that fellow Australian wants to play her in a film. Robbie is best known for her roles in "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Suicide Squad," and "I, Tonya."

Regular golfer plays USA's top 100

The most jealousy-inducing story of the week belongs to Jimmie James, a regular golfer who made it a goal of his to play the top 100 courses in the United States. He did so in just over a calendar year, somehow gaining access to Augusta National, which started him on the journey. He spent $25,000 in green fees, $10,000 in caddie fees and $5,000 in commemorative hats and ball markers. The entire story can be found here.

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