Famous faces hit the links for Ryder Cup celebrity match

 

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Rob Riggle and AJ Hawk had fun with fans during the Ryder Cup Celebrity Match on Thursday, Sept. 23 -- giving them something to cheer about on the course. 

The match paired American celebrities with famous faces from Europe. For example: Italian soccer star, Alessandro Del Piero and former NBA player Sasha Vujacic. 

Bright and early! @RobRiggle and former Packer AJ Hawk are on the course at Whistling Straits for the #RyderCup celebrity match. @CBS58pic.twitter.com/O2N7bLm1HR

— Natalie Shepherd (@NewsNatalie) September 23, 2021

In some cases, those who came out to watch got to meet the players. 

Scott Jacobson and his daughter, Casidee, were prepared. 

"We're trying to get a couple autographs, and she yelled to Rob Riggle so he came over, signed her flag here and actually took his souvenir with, took the cap to our marker," said Jacobson. 

Others, dressed in their Green Bay Packers gear, wanted to see AJ Hawk, the former Packers linebacker. 

"This is the first time I've ever experienced any of this, so this is a good treat for me," said Mike Cunningham, Packers fan.