The 6-foot-6 guard was set to join tradition-rich North Carolina under Roy Williams in 2004, but instead jumped straight to the NBA and was a first-round draft pick. Today he competed in his first tournament as an Aggie, and recently explained his goals and purpose to Claude Harmon on Harmons podcast Off Course: Will we get revelations from his golf experience? JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 22, 2021, My first deadline is at midnight pic.twitter.com/Za7n4XDQ1j, JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 23, 2021, For me, because I have a wild imagination, its going to be very interesting, Smith said. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. As managing producer for GOLF.com, Cunningham edits, writes and publishes stories on GOLF.com, and manages the brands e-newsletters, which reach more than 1.4 million subscribers each month. Ex-NBA player JR Smith shot a 12-over-par 83 in Round 1 and then a 7-over 78 in Round 2 for North Carolina A&T at Elon's Phoenix Invitational. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! "A lot of hard work went into that s---.". 9 to within a foot from the pin. I was nervous. Interestingly, Smith was paired with Pedro Rabadan of Elon, who leads the event after Day 1. Now he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Best of luck you student/athlete GO AGGIES TEAM https://t.co/3OJr6nnzGo. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. For now, Smith shot 83-78 and beat a pair of La Salle golfers as North Carolina A&T sits in 11th place (of 13 teams) after Day 1 of competition. Smith said he was drawn to the Greensboro, North Carolina, school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University, which follows a push by the NBA and its players to support HBCU traditions and culturein this years All-Star Gamein Atlanta. Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? Smith, 36, enrolled at North The Jazz acquire cash considerations and a future second-round pick in the trade with the Thunder. So it all correlates the same for me.. Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. Smith skipped going to college and went straight from high school to the NBA in 2004 but said he began thinking about going to college during a trip to the Dominican Republic with Hall of Famer Ray Allen. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Instead, he chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft and was picked by the then-New Orleans Hornets at No. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) October 11, 2021, He has a good enough golf game to put up some good numbers, said head coach Richard Watkins a week before Smiths debut. On Dec. 14, Smith took to social media to share he had achieved his goal of earning a 4.0 grade-point average. Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. Fred Couples' LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. But Smith isnt doing this only to play golf, hes just as interested in focusing on his studies while at NC A&T. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in As being a shooter and with golf, it correlates to trying to hit different shots and your creativity, and that swing and try to have that flow and tempo.. Now he is back in the classroom on his way to earning a degree. "Hopefully they're learning some things and I don't mess them up.". Smith received many congratulations when the news broke on Monday, perhaps none bigger than the one he received from his former teammate and NBA great James. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ben Jared. Now, in his second semester In the fall of 2021, 16-year NBA veteran JR Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University and joined the golf team as a walk-on. appreciated. Favorite part of JR Smith's college debut is that he looks damn good doing it. JR thought he was just short of his 4.0 goal this semester only to be surprised with the good news today @TheRealJRSmith pic.twitter.com/0mLyPSV9R6, In a video posted the same day, Smith was clearly emotional. This was a guy most famous (or rather infamous) for never wearing a shirt and miscounting the score in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. However, on the home stretch, things took a turn for the worse as he made six consecutive bogeys and then a double bogey on his 17th hole before finishing with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. In his second round of the day, it followed a similar pattern: a good start with a difficult finish. Can you imagine being the fifth guy for George Mason or Radford and rolling up to somebody who was flying private with LeBron James 12 months ago and made $88.3 million over the course of his career? According to the school, All A&T golfers must qualify for each tournament in practice unless the golfer finishes first or second on the team in the previous tournament, and Smith qualified for the Phoenix Invitational by one stroke. Recently, now that his NBA days are behind him, Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies and is hoping to get a spot on the Aggies' golf team. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. Smith clearly loves it enough to dive in regardless and risk, failure or frustration for the opportunity at success in a world where it is so fleeting. Although hes had experience of playing in some of basketballs biggest moments in front of millions of people, Smith admitted he was nervous before teeing off. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. . In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played professionally for a host of NBA teams, winning NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. A former two-time intern, he also helps keep GOLF.com humming outside the news-breaking stories and service content provided by our reporters and writers, and works with the tech team in the development of new products and innovative ways to deliver an engaging site to our audience. Smith, who spent 16 years in the NBA, made his college golfing debut in the tournament hosted by Elon. All Rights Reserved. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. Smith will have another chance to show who he really is on the course in Monday afternoons second round, which is now underway. Smith is excelling both athletically and academically at North Carolina A&T J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. Smith, a 16-year NBA veteran, enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in August, with the hopes of playing on the universitys golf team. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. 2023 Cable News Network. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Proud of you Kid!!! Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. 9M; (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), A detailed photo of the small Nike shoe used as a putter cover by former NBA, A detailed photo of the small Nike shoe used as a putter cover by former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Caroina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. 6:33 AM EDT, Tue October 12, 2021. North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. When J.R. Smith announced his plans to enroll at North Carolina A&T State University in order to play college golf late last summer, the jokes came rolling in. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. "Play, win. In the fall of 2021, 16-year NBA veteran JR Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University and joined the golf team as a walk-on. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith, making his collegiate golf debut for North Carolina A&T, finished in 81st place out 84 entries after shooting a 79 in the final But all along, Smith insisted he was there to learn and get the college experience he sacrificed when he opted for the NBA straight out of high school. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. At the time, Smiths agent, Lance Young, told ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith is officially taking his talents to college golf. As he took the game more seriously, he frequented driving ranges and worked to improve his swing on his own, never hiring a coach while picking up occasional tips from watching Golf Channel. Smith, 36, enrolled at North Carolina A&T; on Aug. 11, pursuing a degree in liberal studies with the intention of joining the golf team while awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of, Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. I ain't gonna lie. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, he said. Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. The Aggies first golf match comes Sept. 24-25 at the Black College Golf Coaches Association Invitational in Newnan, Georgia. Its going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. 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Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. On Monday, the 36-year-old -- who was originally slated to play basketball at North Carolina before jumping from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey, to the NBA draft in 2004 -- was named the Aggies' Academic Athlete of the Year. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA:JR Smith, Men's Golf (: @Turkin35) pic.twitter.com/wPyIb9zNkm. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round, North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Discovery Company. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. Best irons for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. Here are your options. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. While his score was dropped from the Aggies team total for the first round (the format is play five players, count your best four scores), Smith did beat one of his teammates in the first 18. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Did you encounter any technical issues? 6 min read. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 9 to within a foot from the pin. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. Love bro -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. And while it perhaps did not lead to the scorecard Smith wanted on Monday, it's fantastic that somebody so accomplished on one discipline is entering the arena in another one. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. J.R. Smith to make college golf debut. North Carolina A&Ts first tournament of the fall season is the Black College Golf Association Invitational on Sept. 24-25 at in Newman, Ga. Well have to wait and see whether or not Smith makes his college golf debut then. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, V. 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Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Still, it was a pretty decent start for somebody who, on this day a year ago, was busy winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers -- his second of two titles in his nearly two decades in the NBA. After a standout high school basketball career, Smith initially planned to play college ball at the University of North Carolina. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. Over the past two days, Smith has been tweeting about an impending assignment deadline: his first-ever Powerpoint presentation for an English class about where he saw himself in the next five to 10 years. To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. That is what you would probably expect from a world-class athlete trying to contend on a fairly high level in a sport he has not played competitively for extended periods of time. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. He also hoped to play on the golf team, but approval from the NCAA regarding the 35-year-olds eligibility was the final hurdle he had to navigate. The thought of studying for some pointless accounting final as an English major still haunts my dreams, especially as an adult with adult aches, pains, and responsibilities. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. WebGolfstat Live Scoring Dorado Beach Collegiate Feb 26 - Feb 28 2023 Team Leaders This tournament has not yet started Full Leaderboard Loyola Intercollegiate Loyola Maryland Palm Valley Golf Club Goodyear, , AZ Feb 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 Men Natural State Golf Classic Harding University So it all correlates the same for me.. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. Golf is a vulnerable game, playing with a bunch of college kids probably even more so. Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer after his time spent in the NBA. Smith has documented his journey in college on Twitter, being open and honest about the struggles of balancing everything. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. 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