All Stars All in with TGL

Well, folks, it seems that Steph Curry has decided to trade his basketball sneakers for golf shoes. Yes, you heard it right! The NBA superstar is taking a swing at the golf industry by buying a franchise in the nascent Tour Golf League (TGL). Now, I know what you’re thinking – “What’s next? LeBron James buying a cricket team?” But hold onto your Callaway hats because this story is as intriguing as a back bunker golf shot.

Curry, along with fellow Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala, have teamed up with Avenue Sports Fund to buy the San Francisco TGL franchise. The financial specifics of the deal are as elusive as my own golf ball after an overly ambitious drive, but we do know that this move adds another feather to Curry’s burgeoning business portfolio. And let’s not forget about Marc Lasry who also joined this ownership group. This isn’t just some celebrity vanity project; these guys mean business.

The TGL inaugural season is set to tee off in January 2024. As of now, we don’t know much about team names or brands – they’re keeping those details closer than a golfer guards his favorite putter. But given Curry’s penchant for tech innovation and his deep roots in Northern California, we can expect something fresh and exciting on the horizon. Maybe they’ll even revolutionize how we carry our golf clubs – goodbye traditional golf bag, hello hover-bag!

Meanwhile on another fairway, Phil Mickelson is confidently recruiting premier players for LIV Golf. With an agreement between Saudi backers and both PGA Tour and European Tour dropping their non-solicitation clause, Mickelson has been fielding calls from free agents like he’s selling hotcakes at a breakfast buffet. Despite facing obstacles such as rejection from the Official World Golf Ranking board, LIV Golf is determined to operate differently from other tours. It’s like watching a wedge shot – it starts low, but boy does it climb!

In the midst of all this, Curry and Kevin Durant have expressed interest in playing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. If successful, Durant could become the first men’s player with four gold medals. Now that’s something worth trading your favorite driver for! With more than 12 interested players vying for just 12 roster spots, USA Basketball will have some tough decisions to make. But hey, isn’t that what makes sports exciting?

Back home at the Warriors’ camp, Curry has been helping rookies acclimate to their new team. He organized a players-only mini-camp which served as a great opportunity for team bonding off the court. It seems Curry’s leadership qualities extend beyond sinking three-pointers and into fostering a strong team spirit.

So there you have it folks – Steph Curry is not just an NBA superstar but also an entrepreneur with a keen eye on golf. From buying a TGL franchise to potentially representing USA in the Paris Olympics while still leading his NBA team, he’s juggling more balls than a PGA pro at a driving range! As we wait for more details about his TGL venture and whether he’ll make it to Paris 2024, one thing is clear: Steph Curry is making waves both on and off the court (or should I say golf course?). And as always, we’ll be here to bring you every drive, putt and wedge of this exciting journey!