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 Photo: Getty Images As a running back, you were known for a punishing style. What’s your style and strategy on the course? My style is the opposite: I rely on finesse with a real good short game. I don’t hit the ball half as far as I should, but I’m fairly accurate. I don’t like to beat myself, so I try to stay away from anything that looks like a double bogey. How often do you play? I try to play three or four times a week — as much as I can. Wherever there’s green grass and holes, I’ll play it. I love Montebello. I love the course and the people there, plus the community. I’ve had such great experiences out there. What’s your best round ever, and where’d you shoot it? I’ve shot 67 at Chester Washington in Los Angeles and Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, Ohio. Your most memorable golf moment? Watching Lee Elder become the first African-American to compete at the Masters [in 1975]. I rented a car with Maggie Hathaway, who was covering the event. I didn’t have any credentials, so I went in as a chauffeur, and she got my credentials from the caddie master. Who is the greatest athlete among golfers? Tiger Woods is the best athlete, but Jack Nicklaus is still the best golfer until Tiger beats his major record. What is the Amer-I-Can Program, and how has golf helped you grow it? The program (amer-i-can.org) was started because of the gang violence and murder among young people. I felt because of my reputation I could start an educational program that could avert a lot of that. I’ve been able to raise money for it through my golf tournament, attracting powerful people like [New England Patriots coach] Bill Belichick and President Bill Clinton. |
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