Michael Phelps calls out Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan for fulfilling golf dreams: ‘SH** talk is going to be unbelievable’

Michael Phelps has been a regular golfer since late in his swimming career, even dabbling in pro-am competition during this decade. The 6-foot-4 Baltimore Bullet used his height to his advantage and found a new love on the golf course. The man who won 28 gold medals in swimming – a feat he owed to talent, determination and genetics – was smooth on the golf course and showed off a powerful swing.

When talking about naturally gifted athletes, you can’t ignore names like Michael B. Jordan and the great American golfer Tiger Woods, who Phelps recently named when asked about his future playing these names.

Michael Jordan to join Tiger Woods against Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps talks exclusively to Golf.com about his golf career and other topics. But when asked, "Dream foursome. Who did you find? The Baltimore Bullet replied: “You gotta put the tiger in there. Tiger, Michael Jordan, me… I don’t know. the fourth? I have no idea. That would be a hard thing to do. I’ve never played against Tiger. I played with MJ. “It would be fun and the conversations we would have would be incredible.”

When two legendary athletes meet, their presence means a lot. At one point after Tiger Woods’ second surgery, Phelps publicly praised the golf legend, hinting at his ability to return to grass. Phelps highlighted Woods’ rigorous training and unshakable dedication; he said, “When you see a guy like Tiger, he’s prepared in every way, in every little detail you can imagine. He’s already five steps ahead of you. “

Phelps currently trains with Tiger Woods’ former coach Hank Haney, who was Woods’ coach from 2004-10. Haney regularly oversees the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy on Hilton Head Island and has helped several Division I college golfers and Tour Professionals improve. In the meantime, Phelps’ potential to become the latest major addition to Haney’s professional golf world remains to be seen. Additionally, when asked, Phelps shared some memories to support his preference for playing with Michael Jordan.

This isn’t the first time he’s faced off against a basketball legend

Phelps candidly shared his experience playing golf with the basketball icon. He recalled their previous game, when Phelps attended Jordan’s charity event at Arria. He vividly remembers teaming up with hockey great Mario Lemieux to beat Jordan the day after seeing Jordan excel in practice.

Phelps praises Jordan’s performance “Crazy good,” Highlighting his fierce competition and sharing an incredible story from the 18th hole at Shadow Creek. Phelps shared, “I was like, ‘Man, are you bullying me?'” I mean, he’s got great hands, and he’s obviously put in a lot of time. “I won’t say any nonsense to him.”

The Baltimore Bullets are giving credit where credit is due, and it looks like he’s even keeping them closer in case of a possible real matchup.

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