Austin Reaves, Lakers Guard, Shares Insights on Golf Chats with Stephen Curry

During encounters between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, Lakers guard Austin Reaves often checks in with Stephen Curry about the state of his golf game. However, despite Reaves’ proficiency in golf and his golf-themed social media presence, he refrains from offering swing tips to the NBA’s premier linksman.

Reaves, nearly a scratch player himself, acknowledges Curry’s impressive +1.3 handicap and believes the two-time MVP doesn’t require any advice on the course. In a recent exchange at practice, Reaves revealed that while he inquires about Curry’s swing, he never ventures into coaching territory, recognizing Curry’s prowess on the golf course.

Curry’s golfing feats, including shooting a 71 in a Korn Ferry Tour event in 2018 and clinching victory at the 2023 American Century Championship with a hole-in-one and eagle putt, attest to his exceptional skills beyond basketball.

Reaves, confident in his own abilities with a handicap of about +2.0, boldly declared himself the best golfer in the NBA during an interview with ESPN’s Zach Lowe. With both Reaves and Curry boasting impressive golf resumes, speculation arises about a potential match play showdown to determine the true champion.

As the banter between the two players continues, fueled by their shared passion for golf, fans eagerly await the opportunity to witness a showdown between these NBA stars on the golf course.