A golf club toss from Olympic champ Michael Phelps

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We don't condone club tosses, but if you must, how about a better toss than Michael Phelps here?

By T.J. Auclair

PGA.com

Series: Golf Buzz

Just because you're an elite athlete doesn't mean taking up golf will be easier for you than it is for the rest of us hacks.

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time (22 medals overall, including 18 golds), is learning that.

Phelps, the latest subject of Golf Channel's Haney Project, had an entertaining moment we can all relate to on Monday's episode of the show.

Playing at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Phelps became so disgusted with his struggles off the tee that he finally took the frustration out on his driver, tossing it.

It was a weak hurl to say the least. It actually reminded me of the Volkswagen Passat commercial where the father and son are playing catch -- you know, the one where the father is "teaching" the son how to throw the ball with that pathetic jump toss (click here if you don't remember it).

Haney, who was back home watching Phelps' round, had this to say about the club-toss: "That wasn't even a good attempt at being mad."

Our friends at BleacherReport.com tweeted out a funny .gif that captured the moment (via CBSSports.com).

You can see it here.

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