?Fascinated With My Massive Size..?: 6?6 Michael Jordan Was Left Baffled at $170 Million Rich Rory McIlroy?s Unreal Skill Despite ?Small? Build

Michael Jordan and his varied interests outside basketball is not news to anyone. His love for golf even during his playing career was a source of amazing stories. Once Jordan mentioned how despite his build and years of experience, one professional golfer’s skills blew him over. Rory McIlroy is one of the best out there and MJ’s words just reaffirmed how the 33-year-old is not one to mess with. With Jordan’s elite golf knowledge, it’s safe to say he knows what he’s talking about.

Throughout his playing career, Jordan has been addicted to golf, even playing till the last minute before his games. He still plays 36 holes almost every day.

Michael Jordan on how pro golfer Rory McIlroy blew him over despite never playing with him

Back in 2017, in an interview with Cigar Aficionado, Jordan discussed how he just can’t get enough of golf. Marvin R. Shanken wasn’t oblivious to that piece of information as he saw Jordan frequently on the golf course.?Hence, Shanken moved on to his more pressing query, regarding Jordan’s opinion on young pro-golfers, like Rory McIlroy.?

“Very talented. Never played golf with him” said MJ. He further added, “I’ve seen him on the range, we’ve talked. I’m a big fan. For someone that small and generate that much power, It’s truly amazing. I’m fascinated with my massive size, And some of these guys being so small. And they can blow it past me, which is somewhat frustrating, but it is what it is.“

The Chicago Bulls no. 23 is surely not kidding about McIlroy. MJ is seriously competitive in everything, and despite McIlroy’s short height, he made Jordan insecure. McIlroy has since proved his worth time and again, the 33-year-old has recently climbed onto the no.1 spot in the Official World Golf ranking for the third time in his career. Amidst his 35 professional wins, the World no. 1 has amassed a huge fortune, making him worth $170 Million.

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The six-time NBA champion’s obsession with the sport has led him to own a $20 Million golf club in South Florida. The Grove XXIII club’s membership is as exclusive as one would expect.?

Jordan’s crazy $20 Million Golf club is ‘Terrifying’ for MJ’s competitors

As beautiful the Grove XXIII is, it is designed to be a nightmare for many pro-golfers. Designed by the famous golf course architect Bobby Weed, the design of Grove XXIII allows MJ to have an advantage. It allows a fast-paced game that can be played in four different combinations of two nines, or three to six-hole loops when His Airness is pressed for time.

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The club has fewer than 100 members on their list, making it one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.