Dodgers' Mookie Betts Reveals Impressive Golf Handicap

The MLB superstar is also an elite golfer, playing at a 2.8 handicap.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts revealed that he currently plays golf at an impressive 2.8 handicap, showcasing his athletic prowess beyond just baseball. Betts, a four-time World Series champion, has been working with PGA Tour winner Maverick McNealy to improve his game and is aiming to reach scratch handicap soon.

Why it matters

Betts' golfing skills add to his reputation as an elite all-around athlete, and his dedication to improving his game on the links could help him regain his top form at the plate for the Dodgers as they aim for a third consecutive championship.

The details

Betts revealed his 2.8 handicap while attending the WM Phoenix Open, where he nearly recorded a birdie on the famous 16th hole. The eight-time MLB All-Star credited his improvement to lessons from McNealy, who has taught him about course management and reading the grain of the greens. Betts joked that he plays golf "eight days a week" when he's not at the ballpark.

  • Betts revealed his golf handicap at the WM Phoenix Open last week.

The players

Mookie Betts

A four-time World Series champion and eight-time MLB All-Star who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Maverick McNealy

A PGA Tour winner who has been providing golf lessons to Mookie Betts to help improve his game.

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What they’re saying

“He's teaching me about the grain and how it works. I mean, I kind of knew common sense about the grain, but I think now that I'm in the 2.8 range, knowing the grain will probably get me down to – my goal is to get to scratch.”

— Mookie Betts (Yahoo Sports)

“Eight days a week. I drop the kids off at school and go to the golf course, and then, I come home at some point.”

— Mookie Betts (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

Betts will look to continue improving his golf game as he prepares for the upcoming MLB season, where he hopes to lead the Dodgers to a third consecutive World Series championship.

The takeaway

Mookie Betts' impressive golf skills, including a 2.8 handicap, showcase his athleticism and dedication to improving his game in all areas. His commitment to golf could help him regain his top form at the plate and provide a boost to the Dodgers' quest for a three-peat.