Okay, so I got curious the other day about whether Michael Jordan is actually any good at golf. We all know he’s a legend on the basketball court, but I kept hearing whispers about his golfing skills. So, I decided to do a little digging and see what all the fuss was about.
First, I hit up the internet, just to get a general sense. Turns out, the guy’s not just a casual weekend golfer. He’s serious about it. I mean, he even has his own golf course! That’s some dedication right there. But having your own course doesn’t automatically make you a pro, so I kept digging. I learned that he is not a professional golfer, and he has a handicap, so his scores are adjusted to make up for his lack of professional training.
The next thing I looked into was his handicap. Now, for those who don’t know, a handicap in golf is basically a number that represents a player’s potential ability. The lower the handicap, the better the player. And guess what? Jordan’s handicap is pretty darn low. He has a handicap of 0.4. He also had a handicap of 0.9, which is still really good. He plays with a handicap of 4, which is still considered a bad handicap.
Some of the stuff I found even mentioned that he’s close to being a “scratch golfer,” which basically means he can consistently shoot around par or even better. That’s insane for someone who didn’t go pro in golf! I also read that he plays 36 holes of golf almost every day, which is really a lot. He is really dedicated to golf and clearly loves the sport. He even went to the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
I also found a story about how Jordan got hooked on golf in the first place. Apparently, he was playing a round with some friends, and on most holes, he didn’t do too well. But then, on one hole, he managed to make par. That one good hole was all it took, and he’s been obsessed ever since.
While he never won on the PGA Tour, I read that his handicap, which is a numerical measure of a golfer’s potential, is usually around 1-2. I also read a tip from Luke Donald on how to beat Jordan on the golf course. He said that Jordan tends to start slow, so the best way to beat him is to win the first 18 holes, then leave before he can catch up in the second 18.
The Verdict
So, after all this research, what’s my conclusion? Is Michael Jordan a good golfer? Absolutely. He is very good. He’s not just some celebrity who dabbles in the sport. He’s a genuinely skilled golfer with a super low handicap who takes the game very seriously. He might not be winning any major tournaments, but the man can definitely hold his own on the course. It looks like his competitive fire and dedication didn’t just apply to basketball. The guy’s a natural athlete, no doubt about it.