Strahan sure he wont embarrass himself in Ryder | Golf News

NFL followers have been left in awe as it was announced that Michael Strahan will take part in an ‘All-Star’ match at Bethpage Black, just before the 2025 Ryder Cup this week.

The New York Giants icon has not too long ago resumed his function on FOX NFL Sunday, but will now commerce the studio for the golf course, becoming a member of other celebrities for a 10-hole scramble mere days before golf giants like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy compete for the game’s top honor.

Strahan, who sparked controversy with his latest FOX NFL Sunday choose, will be part of forces with former Giants teammate Eli Manning and tennis legend John McEnroe for the Ryder Cup movie star event.

Also becoming a member of the American Ryder Cup All-Star staff are famend chef Bobby Flay, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan and nation music sensations Kane Brown and Miranda Lambert.

However, with Strahan on their staff, they’re probably to really feel assured, contemplating what the previous defensive end has beforehand said about his {golfing} prowess.

“I don’t embarrass myself,” Strahan, who has participated in other golf tournaments such as the Icons Series and varied pro-ams, told Golf.com during a Q&A 4 years in the past.

“I’m pretty good. My average is 81, but I’ll shoot in the 70s. I won’t embarrass myself. If you’re on my team, you won’t be disappointed.”

The 53-year-old’s teammates for the 2025 Ryder Cup are banking on his phrases of confidence from 2021 to translate into a strong efficiency on the inexperienced this week.

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Strahan, no stranger to the golf course, is teaming up with a acquainted face in Manning, fueling optimism that he can information his movie star staff to victory.

However, former NBA champions Toni Kukoc and Pau Gasol, chef Jose Andres, and Brooklyn Beckham, son of soccer legend David, are prepared to thwart their plans.

Team Europe is rounded out by NHL icon Teemu Selanne, Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Harry Potter actors Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton.

In a Q&A with Golf.com, Strahan shared how his ardour for golf started in 1996, and that he enjoys including a aggressive edge by inserting bets ‘every time’ he performs.

“But it’s not about the money,” the NFL great clarified. “I can wager a buck a hole. It’s more about the competition. I just want something to hold over your head at the end.”