But he had never been in the situation like he was Monday: lining up tee shots as a 36-year-old freshman walk-on playing his first college golf tournament for North Carolina A&T at Elon’s Phoenix Invitational. “I was nervous, I was,” said Smith, who shot a 12-over-par 83 in Round 1 and then a 7-over 78 in Round 2.
How did Smith start his PGA Tour debut?
Oct 11, 2021 · Former NBA guard J.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might be worth its own book some day. For now,...
What college did Jr Smith go to?
Oct 12, 2021 · By Ben Morse, CNN. Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. (CNN) Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday ...
Did Jr Smith get stung by a hornet?
Oct 13, 2021 · BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) — J.R. Smith stepped into a hornets nest in his first college golf tournament and it had nothing to do with his high score. The 36-year-old two-time NBA champion was literally...
What did LeBron James say about Jr Smith?
Oct 12, 2021 · CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Smith started slow, shooting a 12-over-par 83 in the opening round, before bouncing back with a 7-over-par 78 in the second tournament’s second...
What does J.R. Smith shot in golf?
After shooting 19 over during Monday's 36-hole day at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, the former NBA player turned North Carolina A&T freshman was three holes into his final round when he was stung by what was believed to be several yellow jackets after aggravating a nest while searching for a wayward tee shot in the ...Oct 12, 2021
What did J.R. Smith shoot in his first college golf tournament?
The former NBA player turned North Carolina A&T freshman shot 19 over during Monday's 36-hole day at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina.Oct 11, 2021
What did J.R. Smith shoot today?
“That's the nickname for all the freshmen,” Smith said after shooting an 8-over-par 83 in Tuesday's third and final round at the Elon Invitational. “When I was in the NBA my first year, they called me 'Rookie' or 'Rook,' and now I'm 'Freshy. 'Oct 13, 2021
What did J.R. Smith shoot yesterday?
JR Smith shoots 83, 78 in collegiate golf debut | wkyc.com.Oct 11, 2021
Who is the best NBA golfer?
We will go right to the top spot with Stephen Curry. Not only is Curry known for making a splash as one of if not the most pure shooters of all time but he also has a knack for swinging the sticks.
Is J.R. Smith good at golfing?
Five years since falling in love with the sport—and with only two lessons since—Smith averages 310 yards off the tee and has an accomplished handicap of 13, establishing himself as one of the best golfers in the NBA.
What team does J.R. Smith play for golf?
the North Carolina A&T men's golf teamJR Smith officially joins NC A&T golf team The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T men's golf team.Oct 11, 2021
How old is J.R. Smith?
36 years (September 9, 1985)J. R. Smith / Age