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Adam Woodard

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

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, athletes and politicians (not just President Trump).

President Donald Trump: 2.8

Apparently owning 17 golf courses is conducive to being pretty good. Who knew?

President Donald Trump at Trump Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort (Leon Neal, Getty Images).

Bill Murray: 7.2

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

Bill Murray plays a shot during the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Chris Trotman, Getty).

Justin Timberlake: 1.0

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

Justin Timberlake during the 2017 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports).

Michael Jordan: 1.9

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.

Michael Jordan smokes a cigar at the 2014 Ryder Cup (Matt Dunham, AP).

Tony Romo: +0.3

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

Tony Romo during the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports).

Stephen Curry: 0.1

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

Stephen Curry during the 2017 Web.com Tour Ellie Mae Classic (Eric Risberg, AP).

J.R. Smith: 6.7

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

NBA star J.R. Smith with Jason Dufner during the 2016 Bridgestone Invitational (Tony Dejak, AP).

Jake Owen: 3.1

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.

Jake Owen during the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports).

Tom Brady: 9.3

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

Tom Brady during the 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Eric Risberg, AP)

Kenny G: 3.5

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

Kenny G and Don Cheadle at the 2010 3M Celebrity Challenge Stuart Franklin, Getty).

Wayne Gretzky: 9.8

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.

Wayne Gretzky and Dustin Johnson during the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Jason Get, USA TODAY Sports).

Condoleezza Rice: 11.6

It’s not all business for the former Secretary of State, who can get it done on course. In 2012, Rice was announced as one of the first two women to be admitted as members to Augusta National Golf Club.

Condoleezza Rice at the Masters’ 2014 Par 3 Contest (David Cannon, Getty).

Kevin Costner: 11.4

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

Kevin Costner during the 2007 Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP).

Matt Ryan: 2.4

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

Matt Ryan during the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Jeff Gross, Getty).

Samuel L. Jackson: 10.3

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

Samuel L. Jackson at 2010’s Mike Weir Charity Classic (Frank Gunn, AP).
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