Austin Reaves Shows Why He Might Be The ‘Best NBA Golfer’ Out There

Abhishek Dhariwal | 20/09/2024
Austin Reaves Shows Why He Might be the ‘Best NBA Golfer’ Out There

A majority of NBA players tend to spend their free time teeing off on the green. From the likes of Michael Jordan and Larry Bird to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, all share a common love for golf. But who is the best NBA golfer one might ask? Well, Austin Reaves seems to be making a case for himself.

The Los Angeles Lakers forward uploaded a video on his official Instagram account, highlighting his skills on the golf course. Reaves shared the post on his IG Stories which ended up creating intrigue through the caption itself.

The video put forth the question, “Is Austin Reaves the best golfer in the NBA?”

Reaves showed off some of his shots, starting with brilliant a tee-off. The straight drive caught ample distance as he held his form as if he were shooting threes in the league.

His straight drives displayed poise and skill. Within a few shots, Reaves was already on the green, ready to putt the ball in. And it did not take another try for him to get the ball in the hole once he reached the green.

AR-15 joined the guys from BustAJackGolf to test his skills on the course. Apart from Reaves, the hosts Mason Nutt and Cole Lantz invited other players from the NBA as well, the most recent being Corey Kispert.

The two also managed to get NBA sensation Alex Caruso on the green as well. As for Reaves, he seems to know his stuff on the golf course. AR-15 boasts a Handicap around 2 while also boasting a 441-yd straight drive per AS-USA.

Is Reaves the best NBA golfer?

Reaves certainly has skill and knows what he’s doing on the golf course. But to be labeled the best golfer from the NBA, the Lakers forward has a long list of players ahead of him.

Reaves last competed at the American Century Championship. AR-15 did quite well for himself, finishing at the 13th spot, tied with NBA Hall of Famer, Ray Allen. Well, Hillbilly Kobe came in at the 13th spot in the very same tournament where Curry had a hole-in-one. However, when talking about ranks, Reaves seems to giving Curry and MJ a run for their money.

But where does Reaves stand when comparing him to the likes of Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan for instance? As per Complex, Jordan boasts a 3 handicap. But when talking about AR-15, the LA forward is in a tie with The Chef with a 2 handicap.

During an appearance on the Zach Lowe Podcast, AR-15 expressed the immense love he has for golf. He did not miss a beat while taking his own name when asked who he thought the best golfer in the NBA was.

Reaves even went so far as to state that he would play Tiger Woods. Though he did not see that matchup turning out in his favor, Austin did emphasize his desire to play Curry on the course to settle the debate once and for all.

So, it is safe to assume that Austin is far from being compared to MJ, who built his own golf course over acres of lush greenery. And for the ones who still haven’t figured out who that is, look up Grove XXIII.

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Abhishek Dhariwal

A fan of Basketball since the late 2000s, Abhishek Dhaiwal has been covering the game for over five years. Having done his masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, Abhishek is an NBA sports journalist at The SportsRush. A fan of the San Antonio Spurs since the Tim Duncan era, Abhishek has an extensive knowledge of the sport and has covered more than 1500 articles. Having a firsthand experience of the sport, Abhishek has represented his city and state at a District and National level. And it is the same level of expertise he aims to bring while covering extensive topics both on and off the court of your favorite basketball stars.

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