Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry knows a thing or two about sinking long-range shots. That particular skill seemed to translate well on the golf course on Thursday.
The two-time NBA MVP finished 4-over 74 during the first round of the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic near San Francisco. He completed three birdies and slotted ahead of two-time PGA Tour winner Frank Lickliter as well as the world’s 429th-ranked player, Casey Wittenberg.
Several other professional golfers took notice of Curry’s performance at TPC Stonebrae and offered their praise on social media.
Gutsy day from @StephenCurry30, proved A LOT of people wrong. Dude has game! And I’m sneaky glad he bogied 18 so I didn’t tie him today ?? https://t.co/duASL4GEb5
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) August 3, 2017
1st golf scoring I checked out today from all tournaments was @StephenCurry30 @WebDotComTour.
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) August 3, 2017
.@StephenCurry30 making 3 birdies and shooting +4 is super impressive. Great golfer but things can be tougher inside the ropes. Well done
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) August 3, 2017
Pumped for @StephenCurry30. It’s one thing to play well with your buddies, but tournament play can be a different animal. +4 is no joke.
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) August 4, 2017
This Steph Curry thing is great for golf. I wish there was some place to watch it but I’m actually refreshing my phone checkin on him
— max homa (@maxhoma23) August 3, 2017
??? love it https://t.co/pEyAWzTIv7
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) August 3, 2017
Two of Curry’s NBA peers — Andre Iguodala and Kent Bazemore — also shouted out their current and former teammate, respectively.
And only practice he had was vs me… imagine if he really practiced…
— Andre Iguodala (@andre) August 3, 2017
74! And we left a few out there.. on to the next. #StephGonMakeTheCut @StephenCurry30
— Baze (@24Bazemore) August 3, 2017
Curry, who was allowed to play on a sponsor exemption, called his day on the links “an amazing experience.” (Nick Ostiller)
