On Sunday at Wentworth Golf Club, Billy Horschel capped a season of near-wins with a cathartic victory at the BMW PGA Championship. Horschel sank a long eagle putt on the second playoff hole to beat Rory McIlroy – another victim of the “so close” syndrome – and raised both hands to the sky in a gesture of both relief and triumph. The scene was very different at the Horschel home, however, as the whole family went crazy when the Open Championship runner-up’s final putt dropped. LOUD NOISES!

While Horschel’s celebration was a complex affair, a mix of emotions — including exhaustion after a long season — the Horschel family displayed the kind of unbridled joy you’d expect from a walk-off 74th-hole victory over one of golf’s biggest brands. At least three generations of Horschels screamed and jumped in unison. It’s safe to say that neighbors who watched football instead of golf on Sunday without having to change the channel found out who was leading the leaderboard at Wentworth.

Unfortunately, Horschel won’t have a chance to continue his winning streak this weekend at the Presidents Cup. Despite a strong end to the season, Horschel missed out on being chosen as captain of this year’s team. But if he maintains his excellent form and continues to rock the Horschel living room, he may get another chance to face McIlroy next fall at Bethpage Black.