A security guard mistakenly pummeled a pro golfer who was celebrating, leaving a former NFL player in awe of the perfect tackle

• Nick Taylor became the first Canadian golfer to win the Canadian Open since 1954.

• Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin tried to rush the green with Champagne to celebrate the feat.

• Security mistook Hadwin for an overzealous fan and pummeled him with a perfect tackle.

Nick Taylor sent Canada into a frenzy when he made a 72-foot eagle putt on the final hole to become the first Canadian to win their national championship in 69 years.

However, during the pandemonium, another Canadian golfer got pummeled by security.

After Taylor clinched the two-stroke win at the Canadian Open, Adam Hadwin rushed the green to celebrate with champagne.

Security appeared to mistakenly believe he was an overzealous fan and slammed Hadwin to the ground.

Here is a better view of the tackle in slow motion. You can also see the reaction from Taylor and his caddie, who quickly tried to intervene on Hadwin's behalf.

The guard seemed to realize the mistake quickly and could be seen moments later with his arm around Hadwin and seemingly laughing at the moment their worlds collided (literally).

Longtime NFL defensive end and current ESPN analyst Marcus Spears broke down the moment and praised the NFL-level form used by the guard during the tackle.

"It's phenomenal!" Spears said on ESPN's "Get Up." "That man needs [an NFL] contract. Somebody needs to bring him in and try to figure out how they can put him at middle linebacker."

Swagu, as Spears is affectionately referred to, praised the guard's "situational awareness" and broke down what was so impressive.

"[The form] is perfect," Spears said. "Head to the side, drive with the legs, wrap him up. I mean, that is textbook. He played football."

Here is a look at the dramatic putt that led to the pandemonium.

It was the longest made-putt of Taylor's PGA Tour career.

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