Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. 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. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! 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Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to, Fans and media follow J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to the 13th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Here's what you need to know from the last week in college golf. Note: This profile will be updated as more information becomes available. So it all correlates the same for me.. 2023 Cable News Network. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. 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. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. Undoubtedly. You would think a guy like J.R. is used to having eyes on him.". 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. 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. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. BURLINGTON, N.C. J.R. Smith couldnt help but feel anxious. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. 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. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. 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. If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. Then along came the virus. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). All Rights Reserved. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? (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. Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. Anthony Ford, competing as an individual, shot an 11-over 82. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. Did you encounter any technical issues? Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. 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. Check out the best photos of Smiths time as a college golfer. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 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 | 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. In college golf, teams drop one of five scores, and his was the lowest both times. Ben Jared. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. The 16-year NBA veteran who skipped college basketball, won two world championships and made millions is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! J.R. Smith (right), a 16-year NBA veteran, is a freshman walk-on for North Carolina A&T's golf team. October 08, 2021. 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. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. Instead, he chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft and was picked by the then-New Orleans Hornets at No. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. 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, Smith said. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Four holes into the second round, he had made three pars and a birdie. J.R. Smith Made His College Golf Debut and it Was Pretty Fascinating Morning Read's Ward Clayton was there when the 36-year-old former NBA star shot an 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 Smith had the sixth-best score out of six players on his team. The most famous collegiate golfer plays at North Carolina A&T: J.R. Smith. section: | slug: j-r-smith-now-a-college-golfer-named-north-carolina-a-ts-academic-athlete-of-the-year-with-4-0-gpa | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | Smith was awarded a tee time after qualifying in practice by one stroke. Proud of you Kid!!! Smith made six Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. 9M; 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. Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 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. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. 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? (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. 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? 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. 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. 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. I was nervous. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. 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. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Smith said he has a 5 handicap and started playing golf 12 years ago with the encouragement of late NBA great Moses Malone. pic.twitter.com/MOPVusR4zE. Smith is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. Unfortunately, he only made one other birdie over his next 31 holes of play on the day (golfers played 36 on Monday at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina). Alamance Country Club is the venue for the week, a par 71 layout measuring 6,867 yards. 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Now he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. He finished with a 7-over 78 to move up a few spots in the leaderboard. Learning how to play in competition. The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. I didnt really know what to expect., Despite Smiths up-and-down rounds, former teammate and NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his admiration for the debutant golfer. "Play, win. 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 "Hopefully they're learning some things and I don't mess them up.". That, in and of itself, is success. When Smith first earned his 4.0, he celebrated on Twitter, saying, "I can't even describe the feeling, I ain't even gonna lie to you. (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. @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. For those thinking Smiths time in Greensboro is a publicity stunt or that the former NBA star is taking someones place, dont get it twisted. 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. Discovery Company. J.R. Smith, the 35-year-old retired NBA champion, officially got NCAA approval to play college golf at North Carolina A&T on Monday. Now, instead of first-class cross-country travel for nightly games against the worlds best basketball players, Smith who turns 36 next month is focused on completing class assignments and working on his golf game. But this is what I tell people. The 18-year veteran flourished in a bench role last season with the Blazers, averaging 13.4 points in 24.5 minutes while shooting 40.9% from deep. Smith-Njigba is coming off a season in which a nagging hamstring injury limited him to five catches total, but he led Ohio State in catches (95) and yards (1,606) in 2021. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Smith went straight from St. Benedicts Preparatory School in New Jersey to the NBA, where he was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. So it all correlates the same for me.. 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