Alice Cooper is widely regarded as ‘The Godfather of Shock Rock’. He has mesmerized crowds for over five decades with his genre of rock and roll, which fans adoringly worship. Now in his 70s, Cooper is nowhere near calling it a day, thanks to his healthy life. However, it wasn’t like that for large parts of his career, with dr*g and alcohol usage nearly jeopardizing his life. However, Cooper found enlightenment in golf, which became an addiction for him.

He was recently inducted into the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame, where he spoke about his love for golf.

Alice Cooper calls golf an “addiction”

Born in Michigan, Cooper was fond of baseball in his early days. While the liking lasted throughout his life, golf found a way to supersede smoothly. During the 80s, the 74-year-old was at the height of his dr*g and alcohol addiction, which endangered his flourishing career. Once he got a grip on the situation, Cooper started playing golf as a pastime, looking to get hooked on something that wouldn’t get him in trouble.

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As it happened, the ‘I’m Eighteen’ singer became deeply attached to the sport. His love for golf has been well-documented in the last few decades and equally well-received. The crowning moment came when Cooper was inducted into the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame in October of this year.

Overcome with joy, Cooper shared a small yet emphatic message about receiving the accolade. “You have to remember something about golf. It’s an addiction. It’s a total addiction,” he said.

Furthermore, Cooper made a comparison of the sport with his troublesome dealings with drug usage. “If you’re going to compare it (golf) to dr*gs, it would be the cr*ck of sports.”

Cooper hails golf as the “greatest game”

The ‘Love It to Death’ singer wasn’t done with his praise for golf. In love with the sport, Cooper presented the highest acclaim, calling it the “greatest game”. “Golf is the most fun thing I can think of to play. It’s the greatest game and I will never stop playing,” he claimed.

Cooper has always backed his words with actions in his life. Golf’s influence on him was evident when he titled his autobiography ‘Alice Cooper, Golf Monster’ in 2007. He regularly participates in several pro-am competitions, playing off a handicap of 4. Owing to his huge fan following, he has also been seen in commercials for the popular American brand, Callaway Golf equipment.

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