In a surprising twist, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg is turning in his skates for a set of golf clubs as he prepares to tee off in the PGA Tour America’s Manitoba Open on Thursday. This unexpected move has fans buzzing with excitement and curiosity about Samberg’s golf game.
Samberg, 25, was granted a sponsor’s exemption to compete in the event, making him one of the few Jets players to take part in a professional golf tournament. Joining the ranks of Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and Morgan Barron, Samberg is ready to showcase his skills on the green.
Scheduled to tee off on Thursday at 3:20 p.m. ET, Samberg shared his thoughts on this unique opportunity. “I am an avid golfer and in awe of the skills and consistency of professional golfers,” he stated in a release back in January. “It will be challenging and exciting to tee up beside them and watch how they compete and manage an important tournament.”
Looking to make a mark in the tournament, Samberg aims to surpass Scheifele’s best score among Jets players. With Scheifele boasting a two-day score of 162, Samberg is determined to set a new record. “I’m excited to get up here and see what these tournaments are all about,” he remarked during an interview with team reporter Mitchell Clinton. “I haven’t been to too many golf tournaments in my life. I’m just excited to talk to a lot of the pros and see what it’s like from a different pro sport perspective.”
With his sights set on success, Samberg’s foray into professional golf promises to be an exciting journey filled with challenges and opportunities. Stay tuned as the Winnipeg Jets defenseman takes on the PGA Tour America’s Manitoba Open and showcases his golfing prowess on a whole new stage.
