people. I play with John Daly quite a bit. He’s one of my best friends. And every time I see Peter Senior, we never stop laughing about Cypress. . . . But the reality is this is the hardest game ever created. I can hit three good shots in a row, and think I’ve got it figured out. And then I’ll hit one crosswise, and it’s like, ‘What’s that?’ ”
11 Have you had any lessons since you took up the game?
“Hank Haney is a good friend
of mine, and he gave me my first lesson. I’ve also done his radio show with him. . . . You know, I just love to talk golf and learn about the game. And that’s kind of funny, because I play in all of these pro- am events in Tahoe and other places, and all these pros want to talk about with me is football.” (Laughter)
12 What kind of a player are you these days? Do you carry a handicap?
“No handicap, but when I’m
playing well I usually shoot in the 80- 82 range. My best score was 75, but you’re hurting my brain now, asking me where I shot it. All I remember is it’s up there around (Payson), one of those private clubs (Chaparral Pines or Rim Club). . . . I could probably be a better player, but I only play maybe 25 times a year, and that actually would be a lot for me. You have to play more and practice more if you want to be good — like any sport — and I don’t.”
13 What’s in Herm Edwards’ bag these days?
15 What have you learned about golf that might be different from
other sports? I’ve got a PING driver, 3-wood,
Rescue club and irons, but I only use 12 clubs (instead of 14) because those other two clubs would just be in the way. I usually play a Titleist (ball) or something good. My only requirement, if you know me, is that the ball be traditional white in color and not one of these yellow or pink balls. I guess I’m a traditionalist.”
14 You are known for your enthusiasm as a football coach, a player and the
author of “You Play to Win the Game.”
Do you get pumped up for golf like you do football? “Oh, yeah. I talk to the ball. (Laughter) I threaten it, like: ‘If you don’t go straight, I’ll put the other guy (ball) in the game.”
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“Great question. You know, I really enjoy that four hours or so that you spend with people on the golf course. You learn a lot about that person. And when I’m done playing that day, I know if I’m ever going to play golf with that guy, or those guys, again.”
16 Do you go on golf trips with your buddies or are you too busy?
“I’m a lucky guy, and for the
past four or five years now I’ve got to play Augusta (National) with my friends Ozzie Smith, Joe Carter, Marcus Allen, Bo Jackson and Fred McGriff (all former pro athletes in baseball and football). We’re hosted by George Hobbs from E-Z-Go Golf Carts, and it’s a lot of fun.
We also get to play (nearby) Sage Valley, which you don’t hear much about, but it’s a beautiful golf course down there.”
17 Have you had a chance to play with any of your ASU players?
I have not yet, but I’ve played
with some of my players before. And I tell all my guys to pick up the game, because it’s something you can play your entire life, and it’s a great game for so many reasons.”
18 Have you ever played in the Waste Management Phoenix Open?
“Not played, but I do attend.
I love that deal because I know a lot of those guys out there on tour. I’ve probably gone two or three times. I love to tag along with Phil (Mickelson) and bother him.” (Laughter) n
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Herm Edwards Jr. is a frequent participant in the American Century Championship in Tahoe -- when he’s not coaching ASU football (below).
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