There is an argument that Steph Curry is potentially the most talented sportsperson on the planet right now, with the NBA star also an outstanding golfer.
Steph Curry has had an unbelievable career in the NBA, establishing himself as perhaps the greatest shooter basketball has ever seen.
But when his Hall of Fame career comes to an end, it looks likely that Curry will switch his attention to playing golf at a high level.
How Steph Curry fared on his debut in a professional golf tournament
According to Bunkered, Curry has a +2 handicap. And while it would be asking too much – even of the 37-year-old – to reach a level where he can play on the PGA Tour, Curry does have previous experience of teeing it up in professional events.
In 2017, Curry was in the field for the Ellie Mae Classic on what is now known as the Korn Ferry Tour, the second tier in the United States.
He ended up missing the cut at the halfway mark at TPC Stonebrae. However, Curry did not look out of place, posting two rounds of 74 to finish up at eight over par.
Steph Curry reads his putt during the second round of the Ellie Mae Classic golf tournament at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, Ca.
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Interestingly, one of a host of players Curry found himself just two shots adrift of was Aaron Wise. Wise won on the PGA Tour the following season before going on to win the Rookie of the Year award.
And in 2019, Wise would narrowly lose to Tiger Woods in the WGC Match Play event.
So Curry certainly did not disgrace himself with his performance.
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He would find the going much tougher at the same event the following year, finishing at 17 over par through two rounds. Nevertheless, it seems that Curry is not shutting the door on playing in several more professional events in the future.
Steph Curry eyeing a potential future on PGA Tour Champions
In an interview with Bunkered earlier this year, the Golden State Warriors talisman suggested that he would be open to getting involved with the senior tour when he turns 50.
“It’s on the radar for sure,” he said. “I say that with all due respect to the level of golfer that’s on the Champions Tour. I know it’s not going to be easy. Everyone’s like, ‘oh, when you’re done playing, are you going to try to do Q School?’
“There’s no way I’m doing that because I know what it would require of me to make that jump. But if I can maintain a level of golf that, it’s crazy what you’re saying – 13 years away – but the idea that golf is a sport for life, if I can stay healthy, stay limber, go out there and qualify, use a Monday to qualify for a Champions Tour event, that would be definitely a lofty goal.”
Given his natural talent, it should come as no surprise if Curry goes on to have some significant success as a golfer.
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