Stephen Curry Says He Will Pivot to Competitive Golf

Overview

• Stephen Curry said on Friday that he plans to pivot to golf after his NBA career and wants to try to qualify for the U.S. Open as an amateur.
• Draymond Green said on his podcast on Saturday that he believes Curry could mount a professional push within three years and cited a strong round at California Golf Club as evidence.
• Curry already has a stronger-than-usual golf résumé for a non‑golfer, including a 2023 American Century Championship win and a near-scratch handicap, but he has also needed Korn Ferry Tour sponsor exemptions to test pro fields.
• Qualifying for the U.S. Open as an amateur normally requires advancing through local and sectional qualifying rounds, which remain a rigorous path even for accomplished amateurs.
• What to watch next: Curry’s actual retirement timetable, whether he pursues more Korn Ferry or qualifying starts, and how sustained practice and tournament play affect his ability to close the gap to PGA-level competition.