Stephen Curry’s star power on full display during pro golf debut
Stephen Curry’s star power was on full display during pro golf debut as he brought lots of fans and attention to the Ellie Mae Classic.
Stephen Curry is the NBA’s most marketable star. Fans everywhere flock to see him, decked out in no. 30 shirts and Under Armour shoes. His jersey was the highest-selling in the entire Association.
Curry could become one of golf’s most profitable figures as well. The superstar hooper made his pro golf debut at the Ellie Mae Classic. He didn’t make the cut, but he impressed nonetheless.
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Many thought Curry would be no more than just a novelty act. He proved many wrong, showing that he belonged. He more than held his own against full-time golfers.
There was a huge contingency of Curry fans at the course. The coverage was widespread. His star power was on full display. All eyes were on the two-time MVP and, by extension, the tournament.
I admit I don’t watch golf. I think it’s a fascinating game, but as a spectator sport, it’s a little lacking for me. Despite the fact that it takes a high level of skill and a combination of power and finesse to excel, it’s normally not at the top of my list of things to watch.
But I tuned in to watch Curry. I followed along online, reading about his drives and his short game. I was paying close attention to the leaderboard.
Curry brought attention to the tournament. He showed how strong his star power is by introducing golf to a whole legion of sports fans that never really watch the sport. It’s the type of attention that the tournament’s official surely most love.
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Few players in the league have that kind of pull. LeBron James might be the only other NBA star that would have SportsCenter dedicating serious time to covering it. It’s unlikely that Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook would attract the attention to a professional golf tournament.
The fact that Curry could really have people paying attention to golf is impressive. Fans are so invested in him that they will watch him do anything.