Just as the Genesis Invitational is honoring Kobe Bryant this week on the par-4 eighth hole at Riviera Country Club just outside of Los Angeles, a handful of players are honoring the late Lakers legend in their own way, from head(cover) to toe.
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Back atop the world rankings for the first time since 2015, Rory McIlroy will sport a few '#MambaMentality’ headcovers as he chases his first win of the calendar year.
Some #MambaMentality inspiration this week at Riviera. 👊 pic.twitter.com/jXRFx33Qfd
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) February 12, 2020
In addition, Justin Thomas will rock a pair of custom Kobe and Gianna shoes. The kicks feature a few of Bryant’s career achievements as well as the three members of the Altobelli family who also died in the tragic helicopter accident Jan. 26 in Calabasas.
Man... @nomadcustoms outdid himself for this week 🙌 #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/WsJcGKAMO8
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) February 12, 2020
And former world No. 1 Brooks Koepka has his own pair of Kobe-inspired shoes.
As soon as I knew I was going to play in The Genesis Invitational back in the fall I started working with @nike to showcase my love for Kobe. After his passing it felt even more surreal to pay homage and channel the ultimate #MambaMentality this week. pic.twitter.com/MohtPOBh4y
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) February 13, 2020
NBC Los Angeles reported the Bryant family had a private memorial service Friday for Kobe and Gianna. There will be a public memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.
