No. 12
Justin Timberlake A singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, Justin Timberlake can do it all and the latest addition to his long list of skills is golf! This grammy-winning singer left the audience in awe at the 2017 PGA Tour when he nearly hit a hole-in-one at Pebble Beach.
He has been a regular at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It is a yearly tour where celebrities team up with pro golfers and compete to win the $7.2 million prize.
His near-perfect shot at the course’s par-3 7th hole left everyone pleasantly surprised. As of November 2020, Timberlake has a golf handicap of 4.3. He even bought the golf course in Memphis he learned to play on. And he hosted many golf events there before selling it.
No. 11
Samuel L Jackson One of the highest-grossing actors of all time with 3 decades of impeccable work on his resume, Samuel L Jackson is also an avid golf fanatic.
The fortune that he has earned over the years allows him to play at the best courses in the world and also enjoy the sport almost every day. He is one of the best golfers in Hollywood today but how did this love begin? He took up golf after some of his friends had tricked him into going to a driving range since then, there was no looking back.
Today, Jackson plays with golf pros in celebrity tournaments and is often spotted at charity matches. He loves golf so much that his movie contracts specifically come with a clause that allows him to play golf when shooting.
He even said: “If I have something to do that day I’ll play 18 if i don’t have anything to do I’ll play 27 to 36.” With so much practice, he sure has become a good player. The actor has a golf handicap of 8.6.
No. 10
Matthew McConaughey McConaughey wouldn’t be an oscar-winning actor today if he wasn’t a major golfer. His first break came from a heated discussion on golf with casting agent Don Phillips.
When he’s not on set, the actor can be found on the golf course. In fact, the star bought Titleist Balata 100s after getting his first paycheck. He currently has an 8.6 handicap.
When asked about his most memorable golf moment, McConaughey said “It was at Lochinvar in Houston. It was a July summer day and me and my brother went out.
We walked it. I like walking. I think it sets the pace that golf is meant to be played. Anyway, I had one of those days where I was just Harvey Penick-ing it. Not trying to draw it, not trying to fade it. I was hitting straight at the pin. I shot myself a little 77.”
No. 9
Tom Brady Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League, Tom Brady has some serious skills when it comes to golf with his best handicap listed as 8.1.
He teamed up with Mickelson for the second edition of “The Match”. Even though he lost at the golf event, he did make an impressive hole-out. This year, the football player went head to head with quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the same event.
Brady has played in many other tournaments including the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2004, 2010, and 2014. He even won the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational in 2006.
No. 8
Mark Wahlberg This renowned actor loves golf so much that he even built a practice golf complex in his backyard. Now, that’s some dedication to the sport! Wahlberg is often spotted hanging out with pro golfer Rory McIlroy.
The actor once also bragged about hitting a hole-in-one with one of McIlroy’s balls. He has played in many celebrity and charity events and has a handicap of 13.9.
He loves the sport so much, he even created a cardio workout around it. While shooting for transformers, he and three buddies would hit a local club where they each had a caddie and a cart.
The group would tee off, hand the club to their caddie, and sprint to their next shot. The caddie would then follow behind in the cart, where the guys would then pick the appropriate club and hit their ball.
No. 7
Kelly Rohrbach Known for her role in Baywatch, Kelly Rohrbach’s skills are not limited to acting and modeling. This actress can give tough competition on the golf course and why wouldn’t she? Rohrbach was a division 1 golf player in college and had a handicap of 4.
Spotted at AT&T Celebrity Pro-Am, she admitted that her game had gotten a bit rusty. Despite that, she hit many impressive shots.
Rohrbach grew up playing golf in Connecticut and was on the Georgetown Women’s golf team. Though she has moved to a career in acting completely, the actress still makes time to hit the links.
No. 6
Jake Owen Country music singer and songwriter Jake Owen’s first love was actually golf! The singer was an aspiring pro golfer but had to give up on his dream after a gruesome wakeboarding injury.
Owen was successful in the junior ranks and was working at the school’s golf camp. He wanted to join the Florida State golf team and eventually play professional golf.
He won his first golf tournament at 15 and currently has a golf handicap of an impressive 2.1. He might not be a pro golfer but Owen hasn’t given up on the sport yet.
He came third in 2017’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am with partner Jordan Spieth and is often spotted playing at other celebrity tournaments.
No. 5
Carson Daly For former MTV stalwart and The Today Show host, Carson Daly golf was an inseparable part of his childhood. He grew up in southern California where he played golf at Loyola Marymount University.
Daly has even competed against Tiger Woods in a junior-level tournament in the 1990s. Despite his numerous hosting gigs, Daly still hasn’t given up on his love for golf.
With a handicap of 7, he’s one of the best celebrity golfers to have ever played in the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Daly had dropped out of college to pursue pro golfing.
He wanted to give his dream a fair shot and tried to qualify for the U.S. Open. Unfortunately, a disastrous hole blew up his chance.
No. 4
Vince Gill Vince Gill might be known for his music but for this country, singer golf comes at a close second. He has been in love with the sport ever since he was a child.
Gill played golf competitively throughout high school but chose to go for a career in music unlike his friends pro golfers Bob Tway and David Edwards Despite his busy touring schedules, Gill still makes time to hit the links.
His favorite spot is the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama. He also plays any course in and around Nashville.
No. 3
Aaron Rodgers Quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League, Aaron Rodgers is also an avid golfer. With his best handicap at 3.5, Rodgers has shown a lot of improvement in the game ever since the first tournament he played in.
He has been a staple of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament over the years and has participated in the event every year since his debut in 2005.
His best performance was in 2017 when he finished at 8th. Rodgers has also participated in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a strong performance in 2020 along with playing partner Max Homa. The duo finished at 9th after Rodgers hit an impressive tee shot to a few feet of the hole on a par-3.
No. 2
Michael Jordan One of the greatest basketball players ever, Michael Jordan is also pretty good at golf, so good that pro golfer Rickie Fowler said playing with Jordan is beneficial for him.
His interest in golf began in college after he met Davis Love III. Allegedly Jordan bet Tiger Woods he would break 92 at the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge at Bethpage Black and won! This is just one of many bets around golf that Jordan has made.
MJ owns a private course called Grove XXIII which has earned the nickname of Slaughterhouse 23 but playing on his course comes at a cost.
Winning against Jordan is near impossible since the course is designed according to his strengths. The club has drawn in celebs like Barack Obama, Dustin Johnson, and more.
No. 1
Bill Murray One of the most avid celebrity golfers, Bill Murray has been an inseparable part of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Known mostly for his lighthearted antics and his eccentric wardrobe at the event, Murray’s game is as serious as it can get.
He even won the tournament in 2011. Though his behavior often steers close to performance art, it doesn’t undermine the skills he’s got. This multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, and musician has a handicap of 7.2.
