As the days count down to New York Jets' training camp, All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner has been hitting the greens hard.
Gardner, who will turn 24 years old on August 31, has dedicated a noticeable amount of his off-time to mastering the game of golf. Chronicling his experience on the social media site now known as X, the Jets' CB1 played a full 18 holes with his own ball for the first time this past week.
He posed a number of golf-related questions to his X followers in recent days, seeking advice on mechanics as well as club choice. On Wednesday, Gardner shared video of his 240-yard drive and the official PGA account replied with a customized instructional video from coach Justin Kraft.
On Thursday, Gardner shared a photo of his scorecard from Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield, NJ. The highly-regarded cornerback shot a 96 on the Par 72 course.
Thunder showers weren't enough to chase Gardner off the course on Sunday.
"We drive the green in the rain boys," said Gardner in an X post featuring a photo of ominous skies hovering over the course.
In a subsequent X post, the two-time All-Pro First Team selection shared a video that shows him hitting a drive through the raindrops while shirtless.
"If the rain doesn't stop football games, why would I let it stop my round of golf? WE DRIVE THE GREEEEN!!!" said Gardner.
If the rain doesn't stop football games, why would I let it stop my round of golf? WE DRIVE THE GREEEEN!!! 🏌🏾🫡 pic.twitter.com/VcYqQNi4Ud
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 30, 2024
The emerging NFL superstar would be smart to consult with Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers on golf strategy. The 40-year-old Rodgers is expected to contest the American Century Championship ProAm event in Lake Tahoe on July 10-14. He finished fifth overall last summer.
