Golfers Who Fish

When they’re focused on the course, they try their best to avoid the water. But when they’re not playing a round of golf, many golfers head straight for the water. Many top golfers are avid fishermen in their free time.

If your nickname is the Shark, there’s probably a good chance you fish. And yes, Hall of Fame golfer Greg Norman most certainly does. Here’s a video of the Shark with an encounter with another shark back in 2019.

Norman isn’t the only PGA star to enjoy fishing. Nick Faldo is also an avid fisherman. You may recall him ‘reeling’ in his putt at the 2016 Masters when he stood on the green and mimicked reeling in a fish while his ball made its way to the hole.

While Faldo was acting at that particular moment, many golfers do, in fact, bring their rods with them to the course (although perhaps not to Augusta). They’ll fish in the lakes and ponds on practice days or in between rounds. Some of the best fishing can be found right on the golf course.

Many golf courses in Florida, including the famed Sawgrass, have been noted as good fishing holes among those on the PGA Tour.

Want to try fishing a golf course pond yourself? Make sure you do it properly and aren’t trespassing (or in the way of those who are there to golf). Find out if fishing is allowed on the course. Get to know the greenskeepers or pro shop workers and ask permission to see if it’s OK to do a little fishing when the golfers are gone for the day. They may also be able to give you some information about the best times and places to fish on the course. And if you’re looking for a job, one of the perks of working on a golf course may be the opportunity to fish after your shift ends.  Knowing someone who is a member of the golf course or whose house is on the course can also help; they’ll be able to let you know if/when fishing is allowed on the course.