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Golf & Football: The NFL's Top Gridiron Golfers

Alex Myers — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

We are at that point in the calendar when the remaining NFL teams are desperately hoping to extend their season a couple of weeks and into the Super Bowl. But that's not to say life is so bad in the off-season, especially when there is golf involved. Here we look at how some of football's best measure up when trading their cleats for soft spikes.

Trending: Don't worry Peyton, there's always golf

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The fate of Peyton Manning's football career will be decided today at noon, with sources confirming the Colts--namely owner Jim Irsay--will release the former Super Bowl MVP in lieu of paying a $28M bonus to retain him. While most experts support the decision, chalking it up to the "business" of football, it's difficult to watch one of the most celebrated quarterbacks of my generation get tossed to the curb because it's good business. As ESPN's John Clayton said, the Colts might be rebuilding, but Manning made that franchise.

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But today is not about looking back, we've had nine months to do that. No, let's look to the future--as in Peyton Manning's on the links. Regardless if he's played his last season in the NFL, based on his swing, the perennial all-star has a long, fruitful golf career ahead of him. Here are three views of his golf game as of 2009, including a swing comparison with his younger brother Eli.

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Behind the scenes with Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning at the 2009 Quail Hollow Pro-Am

Remember Bubba Smith's golf commercial?

Bob Carney — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:30:00 GMT

It was sad to hear of football great Bubba Smith's death at 66. Today's obit in the Times makes it clear that Bubba never abandoned his down-to-earth,Texas upbringing. He kept football and show biz success...

Golf Digest's Ranking of 150 Athlete Golfers

Research by Lisa Furlong and Craig Bestrom — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Our ranking of the top 150 athlete-golfers is merely a sampling of those who play this great game. We also included a golfer or two from sports other than the big four of baseball, football, basketball and hockey.

My Game: Jerome Bettis

Jeromie Bettis — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Football great Jeromie Bettis talks about his love of golf

Football's Done And Golf Saves February

Ron Sirak — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Talking about Tiger Woods is better than watching the Pro Bowl. In fact, Tiger anything is better than the Pro Bowl.

Q&A with John Elway

Matt Ginella — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway talks about his career highlights on the Celebrity Players Tour, the courses where he's a member and Brett Favre's struggle with retirement.

Is Garcia Spain's Lucky Number?

Bob Verdi — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

They won the Euro Soccer Championship, Nadal won Wimbeldon... Can Sergio complete the Spanish trifecta at Royla Birkdale?

PGA Tour, NFL share roaring success stories

Bob Verdi — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Played in the Super Bowl's shadow, the FBR Open did just fine.

Reverend Al Isn't Afraid Of Football

Bob Verdi — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Going up against the NFL playoffs seems a foolhardy proposition. You have to wonder why the PGA does it.