Warriors star Curry to play second-tier golf event

SAN FRANCISCO, USA – NBA All-Star guard Stephen Curry, who helped the Golden State Warriors capture their second title in 3 seasons this month, will play in a second-tier professional golf tournament in August.

The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player will compete August 3 to 6 at the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic in suburban San Francisco, playing as an amateur on a sponsor exemption.

Curry, who has been playing golf since he was 11 years old, expressed his own thoughts and opinions about the tournament in his personal Twitter account.

People asking why I’m playing. Unexpected invite & Always a dream 2 play golf w/ the pros. @WebDotComTour has so much talent it’s unreal.

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) June 28, 2017

Supporting great cause & want all of the Bay Area comes out 2 watch these guys go low all week! @GSWfoundation does Great work for the Bay!

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) June 28, 2017

obviously want to play well & see how I handle tournament golf. No expectations except keep ball out of the gallery and not go Happy Gilmore

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) June 28, 2017

The event benefits the Warriors’ charity foundation.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to play with the pros, not only to be able to compete against some of the best golfers in the world,” said Curry, who has a handicap of 2.2.

“Golf has always been a passion of mine and it’s a dream come true to get the chance to play inside the ropes amongst the pros,” he added.

Curry, 29, has played for the Warriors since 2009. 

— Rappler.com