Former NBA player J.R. Smith is now taking golf lessons from Tiger Woods’ former coach, Chris Como.
The lessons can be seen on the new show “Private Lessons” on the premium subscription of GolfPass.
Of his lessons with Como, Smith said, “For me, I think the most appealing part (about taking a lesson from Como) was about like how fast the transition for him to understand. Like, obviously, everybody doesn’t think the same,” he added, “but to make to feel certain sensations in the golf swing.”
Two-time @NBA champion @TheRealJRSmith retired and joined the @NCATAGGIES golf team.
Now he’s taking “Private Lessons” with coach Chris Como, which you can watch on @GOLFPASS. pic.twitter.com/49D9SPlOpd
— Golf Today (@GCGolfToday) December 5, 2022
The two-time NBA Champion made $90 million as a basketball player but signed an NIL deal as a golfer in early 2022.
Welcome to the Excel family, @TheRealJRSmith!
The North Carolina A&T State University golfer has signed with Excel for NIL representation.
He also just happens to be a 2x NBA Champion ?? #exceling pic.twitter.com/MJRO30JY5q
— excel sports (@excelsm) January 28, 2022
In addition to working with Tiger Woods and Smith, Como has also worked with Bryson DeChambeau, who won the 2020 U.S. Open under his guidance.
