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Adam Woodard

Golf handicaps: Just how good are your favorite celebrities and athletes?

Golf is a hard sport to play, even for the professionals.

That said, if you’ve ever seen events like the Pebble Beach Pro-Am or the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship out in Lake Tahoe, chances are you were surprised at the celebrity talent level. But just how good are they?

Thanks to the USGA’s Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN), we were able to compile the handicaps of some of your favorite celebrities and athletes.

Here’s how they hit ’em.

 

Bill Murray: 7.2

(Chris Trotman, Getty)

His character in Caddyshack looped for the Dalai Lama himself, so it’s no wonder he boasts a 7 handicap.

Justin Timberlake: 1.0

(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

He can sing, dance, act AND play golf? Is there anything JT can’t do?!

Michael Jordan: 1.9

(Matt Dunham, AP)

The greatest basketball player of all time isn’t too shabby with a driver in his hand, either. He’s also building his own course in Florida, set to open in 2019.

Tony Romo: +0.3

(Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports)

The CBS broadcaster and former Cowboys quarterback is no stranger to shooting under par … unless it’s at a PGA Tour event.

Stephen Curry: 0.1

(Eric Risberg, AP)

A member of the Golden State Warriors’ ‘Splash Brothers,’ Curry’s golf shots rarely end up in the water.

J.R. Smith: 6.7

(Tony Dejak, AP)

When he’s not draining 3’s in the NBA, Smith is draining putts at the local links.

Jake Owen: 3.1

(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)

The country music star had professional golf aspirations in high school, but it’s safe to say 2012’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year is doing just fine on stage.

Tom Brady: 9.3

(Eric Risberg, AP)

Because why wouldn’t one of the best quarterbacks of all time also be good at golf?

Kenny G: 3.5

(Stuart Franklin, Getty)

His golf game is almost as strong as his saxophone game, which is really saying something.

Wayne Gretzky: 9.8

(Jason Get, USA TODAY Sports)

The hockey legend isn’t as good as world No. 1 Dustin Johnson, who’s engaged to Paulina Gretzky, but The Great One is no slouch on the course.

Kevin Costner: 11.4

(Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP)

Judging by his handicap, the Tin Cup star did some great acting in the movie.

Matt Ryan: 2.4

(Jeff Gross, Getty)

The Falcons quarterback is one of many great NFL players who can also stick it on the course.

Samuel L. Jackson: 10.3

(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The movie star’s contracts actually have a clause that allow him to play golf when shooting a film. Not a bad gig, right?

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