Ranked: 16 Pro Athletes Who Are Also Great Golfers

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The idea of spending your retirement on the golf course is popular among professional athletes–and not just golfers coming off the PGA.

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Athletes already possess most of the tools needed to excel in golf: dedication, focus, hand-eye coordination, core strength for long-ball drives, and all-around fitness

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Celebrity tournaments give them a way to keep competing, even if it’s not in their best sport

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Based on news reports and web research, Curated compiled a list of current and retired professional athletes who also excel at golf.

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Ray Allen, basketball He speaks with pride about another sports stat. The number63. That’s his best round of golf

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Stephen Curry, basketball Curry’s handicap is an impressive plus-1.5—better than scratch.

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Michael Jordan, basketball Jordan has a soft spot for a third sport. His golf game is solid enough that he’s played with Tiger Woods

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Joe Pavelski, hockey Pavelski placed 11th and shot a first-round, even-par 70 in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

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