How this harmless prank (and Rickie Fowler) landed these college golfers in trouble

During their college years at Oklahoma State, future PGA Tour players Talor Gooch and Kevin Dougherty found themselves in an unexpected predicament. What started as a seemingly harmless prank—taking a media backdrop to use as curtains in their house—ended with both players getting suspended from tournaments.

The trouble arose when their makeshift curtains were accidentally revealed in a photo with Rickie Fowler, a fellow OSU golf alum. What seemed like a victimless act soon led to consequences for both Gooch and Dougherty, demonstrating how innocent fun can sometimes spiral into unintended consequences.

1. **What prank did Talor Gooch and Kevin Dougherty pull in college?**
They took an Oklahoma State media backdrop to use as curtains in their house.

2. **How did Rickie Fowler indirectly expose the prank?**
Fowler posed for a picture in front of the backdrop-turned-curtains, which was later posted online.

3. **What consequences did Gooch and Dougherty face for their actions?**
Both players were suspended from tournaments; Gooch for two events and Dougherty for one.

4. **Why did Dougherty try to match Gooch’s punishment?**
Dougherty insisted on being suspended for two tournaments like Gooch, out of solidarity.

5. **What was the “gauntlet” mentioned as part of their punishment?**
It referred to a rigorous workout regime, though details were left vague in the story.