Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. Proud of you Kid!!! Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. You can read about those travels here and catch his latest thoughts on the Drop Zone Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart | PodBean, GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Heres how J.R. Smiths first college golf tournament played out. BURLINGTON, N.C. J.R. Smith couldnt help but feel anxious. Here are your options. He made his collegiate debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina, after qualifying for the team by one stroke. The two-time NBA champion is in the middle of his first semester at NC A&T, where he is playing on the golf team, a move that has been widely covered and that he has explained in depth. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. So it all correlates the same for me.. Recently, now that his NBA days are behind him, Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies and is hoping to get a spot on the Aggies' golf team. If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. 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Love bro -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of, Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on the 6th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. Smith will have another chance to show who he really is on the course in Monday afternoons second round, which is now underway. Now he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, V. 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Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. section: | slug: j-r-smith-shoots-83-78-in-college-debut-for-north-carolina-a-t-at-elon-phoenix-invitational | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). At the time, Smith's agent, Lance Young, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. The two-time @NBA champ is enrolling @NCATAggies with his sights set on the golf team. We also know that his game is no joke. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. Proud of you Kid!!! Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Smith, who spent 16 years in the NBA, made his college golfing debut in the tournament hosted by Elon. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. However, on the home stretch, things took a turn for the worse as he made six consecutive bogeys and then a double bogey on his 17th hole before finishing with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. In his second round of the day, it followed a similar pattern: a good start with a difficult finish. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. All Rights Reserved. JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. But this is what I tell people. He even won two championships in the twilight of his time on the court, first with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and then four years later in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. In a tweet, James wrote, HOW AMAZING IS THIS MAN!!! 7 things I noticed inside NBA champion J.R. 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Smith made six Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. Unfortunately, he only made one other birdie over his next 31 holes of play on the day (golfers played 36 on Monday at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina). JR thought he was just short of his 4.0 goal this semester only to be surprised with the good news today @TheRealJRSmith pic.twitter.com/0mLyPSV9R6, In a video posted the same day, Smith was clearly emotional. Now he is back in the classroom on his way to earning a degree. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775722383 ORIG FILE ID: 1346025445, Fans and media follow J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to, Fans and media follow J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to the 13th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. I didnt really know what to expect., Despite Smiths up-and-down rounds, former teammate and NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his admiration for the debutant golfer. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. 18. The thought of studying for some pointless accounting final as an English major still haunts my dreams, especially as an adult with adult aches, pains, and responsibilities. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it, I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, Smith said. In the fall of 2021, 16-year NBA veteran JR Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University and joined the golf team as a walk-on. All three players will return for repeat runs in L.A., including championships for Howard (2020) and Ariza (2009). A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. Man sitting in bed doing a power point for my English class just thought I'd take a break and see what talk up to. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. As he took the game more seriously, he frequented driving ranges and worked to improve his swing on his own, never hiring a coach while picking up occasional tips from watching Golf Channel. On Dec. 14, Smith took to social media to share he had achieved his goal of earning a 4.0 grade-point average. I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA:JR Smith, Men's Golf (: @Turkin35) pic.twitter.com/wPyIb9zNkm. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. 2. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? 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Smith has documented his time in college and has been open about studying, getting his schoolwork doneand all the stresses that come with college work. if his first semester report card is any indication, he meant it. Alamance Country Club is the venue for the week, a par 71 layout measuring 6,867 yards. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. On Monday, the 36-year-old -- who was originally slated to play basketball at North Carolina before jumping from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey, to the NBA draft in 2004 -- was named the Aggies' Academic Athlete of the Year. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. At the time, Smiths agent, Lance Young, told ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. How about during freshman year? Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. North Carolina A&Ts first tournament of the fall season is the Black College Golf Association Invitational on Sept. 24-25 at in Newman, Ga. Well have to wait and see whether or not Smith makes his college golf debut then. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round, North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | 6:33 AM EDT, Tue October 12, 2021. As being a shooter and with golf, it correlates to trying to hit different shots and your creativity, and that swing and try to have that flow and tempo.. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. 9 to within a foot from the pin. I dont know if the professor is prepared for that, and Im obviously not the average freshman. The 35-year-old two-time NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, who has enrolled at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on, shot a 10-over 81 on Monday in the first round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina. The Jazz acquire cash considerations and a future second-round pick in the trade with the Thunder. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, Pedro Rabadan of the Elon Phoenix and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls wait to tee off to begin the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. "Play, win. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. By Joel Beall. Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. 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