Golf Enthusiast Michael Phelps Thanks Justin Timberlake for Special Invite to Star-Studded Event

The sporting world knows Michael Phelps as the most decorated Olympian in history. However, not everyone is aware that the 28-time swimming GOAT also excels in another sort, golf. In fact, the Baltimore Bullet even holds the record for the longest televised putt in history. Recently, the swimming legend’s golfing prowess won him a spot at the 8 AM Golf Invitational. 

The tournament featured a star-studded lineup of former and current athletes joined by celebrities who all shared a love for golfing. The Wynn Las Vegas hosted the 28-player invitational. After the tournament, Michael Phelps shared some memorable snaps from the event and thanked the man who invited him.

Michael Phelps made new friends and new memories

Earlier, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist shared a series of images from the event on his Instagram page. The first image was with his better half Nichole Phelps. The other snaps were a mixed bag of Phelps playing golf and the after-party. Former world no. 1 ranked tennis icon Caroline Wozniacki, and her husband featured in the second image.

In the fourth photograph, the Olympic legend shared the frame with retired basketballer Chandler Parsons and Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce. Surprisingly, the 6’4 ft Olympic legend looked small beside the towering NFL and former NBA athletes. Actor Chace Crawford of The Boys also joined the three athletes.

The rest of the images and two videos showed Phelps playing golf and milling with the participants. “Thanks to @8amgolf @justintimberlake and @wynnlasvegas for inviting @mrs.nicolephelps n i for an unforgettable weekend! #memories #newfriends,” the Olympian wrote. However, the 8 AM Invitational was more than celebrities and athletes getting together for a friendly competition.

Playing for a good cause

While it was an amateur tournament, the 28 participants were eager to step on the course. After the first day of golfing, where Jimmy Fallon kept everyone entertained, it was time for a special event. The competitors lined up to take a 65-yard shot over a water body in Dewar’s 19th Hole Shootout. The event was also a chance for everyone taking part to donate to their charity of choice.

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Pop star and golf enthusiasts Justin Timberlake and Wozniacki came close to getting the ball in the hole. However, only Michelle Wie West could manage to stick the shot. In fact, the only major winner on the field flexed his skills, sticking two consecutive shots within six feet of the pin, winning the event. Dewars fulfilled its promise, donating $19,000 to the charity of West’s choice, the American Skin Association.

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