Michael Strahan raises eyebrows as FOX NFL star | NFL News

Michael Strahan, the previous New York Giants star, has shocked NFL followers with the news that he will likely be taking part in an All-Star match at Bethpage Black forward of the Ryder Cup. Strahan, who just lately resumed his duties on FOX NFL Sunday, is set to swap the studio for the golf course as he joins other celebrities for a 10-hole scramble just days before {golfing} greats like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy vie for the game’s most prestigious trophy.

For the Ryder Cup celeb showcase, Strahan will workforce up with ex-Giants quarterback Eli Manning and tennis icon John McEnroe. The American Ryder Cup All-Star workforce also contains culinary maestro Bobby Flay, ‘Saturday Night Live’ comic Colin Jost, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, and nation music stars Kane Brown and Miranda Lambert. Given Strahan’s inclusion, the workforce are seemingly to really feel assured, particularly contemplating what the previous move rusher has beforehand disclosed about his {golfing} prowess.

“I don’t embarrass myself,” Strahan, who has participated in other golf tournaments such as the Icons Series and quite a few pro-ams, told Golf.com in an interview 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.”

His teammates for the Ryder Cup are banking on his phrases holding true as they take to the inexperienced this week, hoping he can replicate his confidence from 2021.

Strahan, a seasoned golfer, is set to lead his celeb workforce to victory with the help of Manning, a acquainted face.

However, their progress could also be halted by former NBA champions Toni Kukoc and Pau Gasol, chef Jose Andres, and Brooklyn Beckham, son of soccer legend David.

Team Europe is accomplished by NHL celebrity Teemu Selanne, Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Harry Potter actors Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton.

In a Q&A with Golf.com, Strahan revealed that his love for golf started in 1996 and he locations bets ‘every time’ he performs to intensify the competitors.

“But it’s not about the money,” the NFL legend 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.”