The new rising star in the NBA is the Lakers player Austin Reaves. His spectacular performances in his team and at the FIBA World Cup have earned him a massive following. Not only his game but also his life story of how he came from a small town and, with sheer determination, managed to get into the NBA. But now, during the basketball off-season, Reaves is playing his second favorite sport, golf.

Recently, Reaves was spotted at the Donald Trump golf course. And the basketball star compared himself to the greatest golfer in the world, Tiger Woods, who is currently injured.

Austin Reaves calls himself Tiger Woods

Austin Reaves’ fondness for golf is nothing new. Iguodala, a three-time NBA champion and respected figure in the game, had revealed his opinions on Reaves’ golfing abilities. He said, “I really enjoy Austin. We’ve spent some time getting to know each other. He’s a huge golfer. I mean, he’s really into golf. So when you have an NBA player that enjoys golf, we’re like our own little cult.”

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There are many basketball players who are entering professional golfing tournaments like Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, etc. While Reaves’ golf prowess may have gone unnoticed, it’s apparent that Reaves is no lightweight with a club in hand. His love of golf has not only built a special bond with Iguodala, but it has also garnered him the appreciation of other NBA players who share the same interests.

Recently, he was playing at the Donald Trump golf course with one of his basketball buddies. During that time he said, “I got 160 in, I’m like Tiger Woods pulling off of that”. Not only did he make such bold claims, but also defeated his friend at the game with a Boogie, Birdie, and a Par.

And speaking of Tiger Woods, the legend has been out of the game and is not taking part in any of the upcoming tournaments due to his injury.

Tiger Woods’s comeback in golf looks uncertain

Tiger Woods, the great 15-time major champion, has kept the golfing world guessing with his mysterious injury and surgery predicament. Woods received a subtalar fusion treatment to alleviate post-traumatic arthritis after withdrawing from the Masters this year. However, his comeback to the golf field is still doubtful. Initially, experts projected a mid-June comeback, but the intricacy of Woods’ operation has sparked concerns that his recovery may extend into mid-July.

The golf legend has kept a quiet profile, providing few updates on his recovery from injury. His sole public appearance following the operation was at Palm Beach Gardens, where he was wearing knee and ankle support equipment on his right leg while seeing his son, Charlie Woods, compete in a junior event. While Tiger Woods did give a post-surgery update on Twitter, the specifics of his injury and recuperation remain unknown. This has fans and analysts alike wondering if he will make a comeback at the Open Championship in 2023.

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