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Two sports will collide this week when Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry plays in the Ellie Mae Classic, the Bay Area’s annual Web.com Tour event.
Curry is an avid golfer who will inject some excitement into the event while also serving as an ambassador for the Warriors Community Foundation, the tournament’s main beneficiary. The 2-handicapper isn’t expected to perform well — his odds of making the cut are listed at +900 — but his presence will still be huge for what is essentially the PGA Tour’s minor league level.
In honor of Curry’s foray into competitive golf, here are 15 more professional athletes who love to tee it up.