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Marvel Actress Kathryn Newton Talks About Golf As One Of Her ‘Back Up’ At a Prestigious Show

Published 02/04/2023, 2:01 PM EST

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Kathryn Newton has become a household name in the entertainment industry. She is a talented actress known for her captivating performances on the big screen. But her true fans would definitely know that the Marvel star also has a passion for the sport of golf. Recently, she appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where she shared her love for the sport and how it has been a part of her life since she was young.

During her appearance, she revealed the story behind her start in golf and went on to talk about her recent shot that went viral. Many celebrities have tried their hands at golf, but the American star is one of the few that has had a proper background in the sport. She has never shied away from flaunting her skills in pro-am events like the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am tournament.

Golf: A back up plan for Kathryn Newton

Kathryn Newton is an actress known for her roles in movies such as “Lady Bird,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” and “Detective Pikachu.” However, she recently made headlines for her skills on the golf course. On “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” she shared her love for golfing and how it has been a part of her life since she was young.

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When Jimmy Fallon showed a picture of her as a young girl with her father, holding a golf club, he asked her about her start in golfing. According to a tweet by the official page of The Tonight Show, Kathryn replied with a smile, “That’s me and my dad. In my little Ralph Lauren. You know I have been golfing my whole life. It’s just it’s my back up plan. You know.

Kathryn has been passionate about golfing since a young age and has honed her skills over the years. She has played at some of the most iconic golf courses, including Pebble Beach, one of the most famous golf courses in the world. It was at Pebble Beach that Kathryn made a shot that went viral and showcased her skills on the greens.

Kathryn Newton at Pro-am Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

After being a famous Hollywood actress, Kathryn had an opportunity to showcase her brilliance at golf. Last year, she competed in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am tournament against the pros. She was paired with English golfer, Matt Wallace. However, the duo could not perform their best and finished in the 118th position.

After the event, Kathryn was heard saying, “Acting’s way easier than golf.” Appreciating the professional golfers, she said, “When I see the pros out here today, I feel like they’re magicians or something.” Clearly, she has immense respect for sports and the people who pursue them professionally.

What do you have to say about the golfing skills of the Aunt Man actress? Leave your comments in our section below and stay tuned to get more insider information on your favorite sport.

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Written by:

Manisha Upadhyay

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Manisha is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. A Philosophy graduate, she possesses a writing experience of over 2 years now. Having picked up on the sport for quite some time now, Manisha looks up to Tiger Woods and admires his fortitude and charisma.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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