Swingman to cover the PGA for TNT
There is another Warriors player besides Stephen Curry who is a golf fanatic.
Andre Iguodala, who calls Contra Costa Country Club in Pleasant Hill his home course, is parlaying that interest in golf into a job with Turner Sports, covering the PGA Championship next week. Iguodala will be a “special contributor,” appearing on camera during the telecast and providing content on social media during the major championship.
Iguodala organizes his offseason workouts to accommodate his second competitive passion. His handicap in the summer time drops to 12, but he says it “blows up” to 15 during the season when he can’t play as often.
“Right now, I’m the lowest I’ve ever been,” Iguodala said. “I’m at a 12.3. I’ve been between 85 and 89 for two weeks straight. I just hit my ball well and I have that one bad hole that keeps me from 82. I’m feeling really good about my game, and the season is right around the corner to ruin it again. I’m going to try to enjoy it while it lasts.”
He has played Augusta National with Stephen Curry, played in pro-ams with Justin Thomas and is a big fan of Rory McIlroy. Now, Iguodala hopes his irreverent presence on social media and his dry sense of humor can splash some fun into the weekend at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
“I’m looking forward to the on-camera thing, just to let people know my knowledge of the game and pretty much test myself,” Iguodala said.