Michael Jordan
Highly regarded as the greatest basketballer of all time, Michael Jordan has a more profound passion for golf which he plans to play for the rest of his life. Jordan owns a 3,500 sq ft putting green in his backyard and boasts an impressive 1.2 handicap. The star reportedly owns over 40 golf sets and is a member of around 12 private golf clubs.
Celine Dion
For someone who has sold over 200 million records worldwide, you would expect Celine Dion’s pastime to be full of guitars and pianos. Instead, golf is her ultimate passion, and she owns a private golf course called Le Mirage in Canada. The legendary songstress boasts a handicap of 17.
Samuel L. Jackson
Any movie enthusiast knows Samuel L. Jackson, arguably the highest-grossing actor ever. The Hollywood star credits golf for holding him on a constructive path and boasts a handicap of six. Jackson even includes a clause allowing him to play golf in his film production contracts and has been fortunate to play alongside stars like Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer.
Alice Cooper
The Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper, isn’t what you may envision your typical golfer to look like, but he credits golf for helping him recover from alcoholism and saving his life. The star ended up becoming addicted to golf and becoming quite good at it, with a handicap of seven. Cooper even published a golf book – Golf Monster: My 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict.
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg ranks among Hollywood royalty with blockbusters like Entourage, Shooter, and Patriots Day. However, the star has also managed to rub shoulders with golf’s crème de la crème like Tiger Woods, thanks to his deep love for the sport. Mark boasts a seven handicap and owns an incredible backyard golf course.
Parting Shot
There is more to golf than what we see on TV and the biggest tournaments. Golf is a culture that many people, including world leaders & celebrities, subscribe to and has the power to impact lives positively. Whatever you pursue in life, picking up golf may be the one decision you will cherish forever.