‘These Are Special Times’: Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald Spotted Sharing Quality Time With the Most Wannabe PGA Tour Star

As golf continues to evolve, its connection with the entertainment industry and its personalities also matures. It’s not uncommon to witness strong bonds forming between celebrities and professional golfers, resulting in lasting friendships. One such budding friendship appears to be developing between Luke Donald, the European Ryder Cup Captain, and DJ Khaled, the American DJ and record producer.

In June, DJ Khaled was appointed as an ambassador for the upcoming Ryder Cup event scheduled for the end of September. In the past, he has expressed his wish to become a PGA Tour pro, so while their friendship may not be surprising, it does raise some questions.

DJ Khaled and Luke Donald engage in a heartfelt discussion

In a video posted by Luke Donald on his Twitter account, he is seen enjoying some quality time with DJ Khaled. The caption expresses gratitude to DJ Khaled for inviting him into his home reading: “Thank you @djkhaled for inviting me into your home #letsgogolfing.”

In the video, both of them are in DJ Khaled’s backyard, engaged in a conversation about their shared love for golf. DJ Khaled emphasizes that golf holds significant importance for him on mental, physical, and spiritual levels. Donald chimes in, mentioning his appreciation for the outdoors and the sun.

DJ Khaled shares, “… What I love about it the most is that my kids love it.” He nudges Donald and then adds, “They go with me on the course… it is like father and son time.” The captain agrees and adds, “These are special times, aren’t they?”

Khaled has consistently been engaged with the sport in various ways, whether through social media, news coverage, or charity events. He undeniably captures spectators’ attention with his distinctive style. With him promoting the Ryder Cup and playing alongside captain Donald, this partnership can certainly be seen as a positive.

Passion or recreation from DJ Khaled?

In August, DJ Khaled decided to pay homage to one of the most iconic moments in golf history: Tiger Woods‘ chip shot at the 2005 Masters Tournament.

During the final round of that tournament, Woods faced a challenging chip shot at the 16th hole. The ball hung on the edge of the cup for a few suspenseful seconds before finally dropping in. This spectacular shot contributed to Woods winning his fourth green jacket at the Masters.

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To commemorate this singular moment, DJ Khaled created a video in which he attempted to replicate the famous chip-in shot. It remained unclear whether any digital editing was involved in achieving the final result. However, the video received a mixed response from golf fans.

Some fans applauded DJ Khaled’s effort, recognizing that he’s not a professional golfer but still managed to achieve a commendable feat. Others, however, felt that the 2005 Masters chip shot was an unforgettable, almost sacred moment in golf history and could not be replicated.

As the music mogul and rapper continues to create a buzz in the golf world, what remains to be seen is his professional performance on the greens. Whether he can achieve his aspiration of becoming a professional golfer is a matter that only time will reveal.

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