LeBron James, who only started playing golf last year, just came within inches of achieving a hole-in-one at the stunning Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon. The four-time NBA champion, still fresh to the links, almost pulled off a feat that eludes most amateurs for decades, making it a moment that has golf fans buzzing.
LeBron’s Rapid Rise in the Golf World
It is seriously impressive how quickly LeBron has taken to golf. He started playing just last year, but he is already obsessed, practicing regularly throughout the NBA offseason. The 41-year-old has even launched his own YouTube golf channel, with the first video dropping from a trip to Scotland alongside his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. He has also filmed a video with his son, Bronny, and former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Austin Reaves, showcasing his passion for the sport. LeBron is not just dipping his toes in; he is diving in headfirst.
The Shot That Almost Broke the Internet
The near-ace happened during a three-vs-three scramble match at Bandon Dunes against Bob Does Sports, featuring Bobby Fairways, Joey Cold Cuts, and The Fat Perez. LeBron had teased some clips on his Instagram stories, building hype for the full YouTube video release, and for good reason. He hit an absolutely excellent approach shot on a par-three that came damn close to dropping in. LeBron himself wrote on Instagram, “Almost had my first hole-in-one today. I called it before I swung too. Damn close.” Seriously, if he had made that ace in only his second year of playing golf, it would have stacked up against some of his biggest NBA achievements. While LeBron is new to the game, his playing partners are no slouches; Austin Reaves is an excellent golfer, and Bronny is significantly better than most amateurs.
LeBron will have to wait another day for that special ace moment, but this video is definitely one to watch. Get ready to see the full footage of a shot that almost made history.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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