Michael Jordan is well known for his exploits on the NBA court and for his losses on the putting green. Thanks to his one notorious habit that sticks out like a sore thumb – gambling. It is no secret that Jordan lost millions in the 1990s thanks to gambling. But before he even made and lost his first millions, he was keen to show producers of a golf show how good he was at the game.
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Jordan’s love for golf is like lore. For someone so good at basketball, he probably got bored. Perhaps he wanted to be good at golf just as good as he was at basketball. We are almost certain at least that’s the intention he went in with.
In 1985, he was so determined to be good at golf, he even shocked some showrunners with his willingness to play the game. Even though there was no money involved. Despite the lack of gambling, he sped his Corvette to make his point.
Michael Jordan once shocked showrunners by playing three rounds of golf with broadcasting legend
In 1985, a golf show featuring Ken Harrelson, a broadcasting legend, was interested in getting Michael Jordan on. Being a golf aficionado, Jordan didn’t hesitate for a second.
“There was no money on the line. It was a matter of pride, and he wanted to beat Harrelson, who was a terrific golfer. He couldn’t get closer, but he looked nice, he had a nice swing for a guy that size. Golf is not a sport made for the tall man anyway. But Jordan was bound and determined to succeed at everything.”
Jeff Davis, the show’s producer said the same in Roland Lazenby’s book, Michael Jordan, The Life. Jordan’s eagerness to beat someone who was considered a legend in the show world is nothing short of astounding.
At that age and to harbor such desire. Later in the book, Jeff talks about how MJ chased them down after playing three rounds of golf. He did so in his brand-new Corvette and with a huge smile on his face.
Michael Jordan’s love for golf knows no bounds
Jordan has been an avid golfer, often taking to the fairways during his free time. Golf provides him with a competitive outlet and a way to unwind and relax. Jordan’s golf game is highly regarded, and he has even played in numerous celebrity and charity golf tournaments throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
His dedication to the sport is evident in his efforts to improve his game, just like the instance we focused on earlier. He has been known to spend hours practicing and honing his skills on the course.
Additionally, Jordan has developed close friendships with several professional golfers, like Tiger Woods. His enthusiasm for the game has led him to invest in and own prestigious golf courses.
