Anthony Anderson reveals his Hollywood golf posse and dreamy trips

Anthony Anderson — the previous Black-ish star and host of Tell the Truth — picked up golf in his twenties. And, to inform the reality, that’s form of his handicap nowadays.

GOLF: What do you want about being out on a golf course?

Anthony Anderson: It’s only a nice journey by way of nature, only a leisurely stroll. It’s my likelihood to get out and to show off no matter I’m doing on the time.

How did you get began?

I’ve beloved the sport for the reason that first time my father-in-law put a membership in my hand. It was in San Diego. I used to be about 21, 22 years outdated. He was a pure lefty, however he had one right-handed membership and requested if I needed to hit it. I mentioned certain, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve been attempting to play the sport the very best I can for 25 years.

In tv and movie, there are many takes to get a scene proper. In golf, not a lot. How annoying is that?

I want I had some do-overs in golf, however it’s not that manner. You simply must go discover that ball and hit it once more.

What’s your handicap?

The lowest I’ve bought it all the way down to is a ten or 11. My index now’s a 15, however due to my work schedule I’m taking part in extra to a 20. But that doesn’t cease me from taking part in.

Do you might have a Hollywood posse you prefer to tee it up with?

My core group is Don Cheadle, Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, D.L. Hughley and Chris Spencer. We go round and play completely different programs collectively. We additionally take a golf journey yearly to the DR, with Ray Allen, J.R. Smith and a number of different guys who all simply love the sport.

Are there nice trips you’ve personally taken?

I’ve been to Scotland to play the Old Course and performed some nice locations in Europe. In America, I’ve performed a few of the nice programs on Long Island.

Got a bucket-list vacation spot?

Bandon Dunes.

Let’s say there may be an all-Hollywood match, the place everybody has to play the ball down, strictly by official guidelines. Who would you take into account the favourite?

Sam Jackson and Don Cheadle, and I might put myself within the combine as a wild card. Also Alfonso Ribeiro — a number of celebrities who’re good sticks.

Is there a professional whose expertise you envy?

I’m going to say John Daly. He is about my physique kind and a great pal of mine. I want I had his God-given expertise as a golfer.

Do you would like you’d taken up the sport sooner?

I do, I actually do. But all the things occurs on the proper time, and it occurred when it was alleged to occur.

Frustrating sport?

It’s irritating for the professionals! So, for the amateurs, I assume that’s okay too.

Art Stricklin is an award-winning golf and journey author based mostly in Dallas, Texas.

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