Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has teased her new album with a golf cart – but fans are debating what it exactly means.
When pop culture and golf collide, it often creates more than just a viral moment. That was exactly the case with Olivia Rodrigo over the weekend. Hidden among several photos with which the singer welcomed the new year, there was a picture of a golf cart bearing the telling inscription ‘The Album.’ For fans, it is clear: the next album era of the US singer is imminent.
A Golf Cart as a Symbol of Modern Staging
That Rodrigo chose a golf cart for this teaser is remarkable. Golf traditionally stands for calm, precision, and focus—values that at first glance don’t seem to match the energetic pop-rock of the 22-year-old.
But in today’s pop culture, golf is much more than an elite pastime. It is lifestyle, aesthetics, and part of a new coolness that especially resonates with younger audiences. Stars like Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, and Steph Curry have already redefined golf – Olivia Rodrigo now joins in her own unique way.
What Does This Mean for Golf?
Although Olivia Rodrigo is not known as a golfer, the sport benefits from such pop-cultural intersections. They help open golf’s image: moving away from exclusive club thinking towards a modern, creative lifestyle.
Whether the new album was actually “born” on the fairway or the golf cart merely serves as an aesthetic device remains unclear. What is certain, however, is that golf has long been part of mainstream culture – and sometimes a single photo is enough to prove it impressively.
🚨Olivia Rodrigo shares a new photo of a golf cart with “The Album” written on it, teasing her new album this year. pic.twitter.com/b7CWaRdZRv
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