Samuel L. Jackson – 6.9
Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time and an unmatched cultural icon. Besides all his success, the Pulp Fiction star’s favorite pastime activity is golf. He has an impressive handicap of 6.9 and has participated in numerous charity events and pro-ams. Jackson reportedly has a clause in his movie contracts that the filmmaker must allow him to play golf at least twice weekly wherever he’s filming.
Wayne Gretzky – 10
Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky has a very close relationship with golf. He has a respectable 10-handicap and is also the father-in-law of Masters winner Dustin Johnson. Gretzky enjoys playing at celebrity events and has participated in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am numerous times, often turning to DJ or his pal Mike Weir for tips.
Mark Wahlberg – 8.7
Most people know Mark Wahlberg from thrilling movies such as Shooter and Four Brothers. When he’s not shooting a new film, he’s an avid fitness and golf enthusiast who often hits the course early in the morning. The actor and producer has a respectable single-digit handicap of 8.7. He has even furthered his golf passion by building a practice golf area and driving range in his backyard, where he enjoys the game with his kids.
Bill Murray – 7
Bill Murray, known for his comedic roles in films like Lost in Translation and Caddyshack, takes his golf seriously. With a strong 7-handicap, the legendary comedian regularly participates in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am celebrity tournaments. Murray’s deep connection to the sport is evident in his book, Cinderella Story: My Life in Golf, which explores how golf has impacted his life.
Alice Cooper – 5
Legendary rock star Alice Cooper has one of the best feel-good stories of how golf can positively impact lives. The avid golfer plays off a handicap of 5 and credits golf with saving his life and helping him recover from alcoholism. The 76-year-old superstar even wrote a book called “Golf Monster” detailing how the sport helped him with his sobriety after decades of addiction.
Parting Shot
The above-listed handicaps of popular celebrities and athletes are a clear testament that golf transcends all boundaries. The sport offers a great way for people of all ages, genders, and abilities to stay active and be social. Golf also positively impacts lives, as in the cases of Bill Murray and Alice Cooper.