Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has teased her new album with a golf cart – fans debate what exactly that means.
When pop culture meets golf, it often creates more than just a viral moment. That was exactly the case this weekend with Olivia Rodrigo. Among several photos welcoming the new year posted by the singer, there was a picture of a golf cart marked with the telling inscription ‘The Album.’ For fans, it’s clear: the US singer’s next album era is imminent.
A Golf Cart as a Symbol of Modern Presentation
It’s notable that Rodrigo chose a golf cart for this teaser. Traditionally, golf represents calm, precision, and concentration—values not immediately associated with the energetic pop-rock style of the 22-year-old.
However, in today’s pop culture, golf has become more than an elite pastime. It’s a lifestyle, aesthetic, and part of a new coolness appealing especially to younger audiences. Stars like Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, and Steph Curry have already redefined the game, and Olivia Rodrigo now joins them in her own way.
What Does This Mean for Golf?
Although Olivia Rodrigo is not a known golfer, the sport benefits from such pop-cultural crossovers. They help to open up golf’s image, moving it away from exclusive club thinking towards a modern, creative lifestyle.
Whether the new album was actually ‘born’ on the fairway or the golf cart is merely an aesthetic device remains unclear. What is certain is that golf has long become part of mainstream culture—and sometimes, one photo is enough to prove it.
🚨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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