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Did you know Charles Barkley is also an avid golf enthusiast? Not only just a fan, but he’s also quite good at it as well. However, the former NBA star’s swing started to deteriorate and was even considered the ‘ugliest’ swing by the fans. But over the years, he has certainly improved much and showcased his expertise in the game. Recently, Sir Charles criticized some of the big YouTubers for their bad golf skills.

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Even Michael Jordan once made fun of Barkley’s ‘ugly’ swing. But that didn’t stop him from appearing for the golf games. He has continuously worked on his game. Thanks to coach Utley, he has improved his swings much more than before.

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Charles Barkley criticized popular YouTubers for their bad golf game

Despite being criticized for his bad golf skills, Chucks went on to give some advice to popular YouTubers who are trying their hands on golf.

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Barkley criticized famed YouTuber Kristopher London for wearing flip-flops for a golf game. He said, “First of all you never play golf in flip-flops. That just makes you look like an idiot, but there’s nothing wrong with the swing.”

Kris is one of the most popular sports and gaming YouTubers. At the same time, he appreciated his swing and also added that he could play basketball. Suggesting that the YouTuber should play basketball, he said, “That kid there he should be playing basketball look like he got a great body there”

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Another YouTuber MMG (Matthew Meagher) was graced with Barkley’s golf advice. MMG is known for his great gaming YouTube content. He said, “What’s wrong with his swing? Got a nice body turn. I am impressed with that. I like that, I don’t think it’s bad I wouldn’t say good one, but it’s like he just turns and go”.

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Charles Barkley’s proud moment at the American century championship

Even if the player could not find many people to cheer for him in the audience, he never gave up.

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He would still appear on his golf course and elevated his game. He didn’t care even if his ugly swing was a laughing stock for the other players. His recent feat changed the game forever. This year, when he participated in the American century championship, he scored two back-to-back birdies on the course.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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