England rugby star mocks Argentina with Enzo Fernandez-inspired celebration

England rugby star mocks Argentina with Enzo Fernandez-inspired celebration

Golfing star mimics Enzo Fernandez's celebration against England at The Open

Argentina's Mateo Pulcini mimicked Enzo Fernandez's celebration against England at The Open Championship after holing a 40-foot birdie putt. The only Argentinian in the field at Royal Birkdale was light-heartedly booed before teeing off after his country knocked England out of the World Cup. Pulcini lapped up the jeers, holing an incredible birdie on 18 to record a five-over-par 75. The amateur, who was making his Open debut, cupped both hands to his ears, imitating what Fernandez did after scoring Argentina's first goal in their 2-1 victory over England. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Pulcini shared that he "did not miss a single second" of the game, and the Fernandez celebration came to mind after making the 40-footer. He said: "I didn't want to do anything to make fun of the match that you guys lost because the tournament here has been unbelievable. "That celebration came from a 40-foot putt. I was pretty excited, and that came to my mind, and I did it. "I was expecting a few boos on the first tee, and they came, some of them, but there were almost none. LATEST SPORTS NEWS Thomas Tuchel gives update on England future after heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Argentina England legends line up to criticise Thomas Tuchel after crushing Argentina World Cup defeat Gary Neville details 'bold decision' Thomas Tuchel should have made in England defeat to Argentina "I love it. I really don't mind. It's part of the fun. "People were being great. The fans are spectacular. They were cheering for me as well. "The score wasn't good at all; I wasn't having a good day, but this on 18 made it a little bit better." Royal Birkdale has proved challenging for several golfers in round one, with the dry course and terrain throwing a few players off. Justin Rose failed to get going, shooting a round of 75 with eight bogeys. Fellow Englishman Matthew Jordan also struggled in the sun, recording a seven-over-par 77. America's Jordan Spieth will have to shoot well on F