All Blacks star shares love of golf

Jordie Barrett is a talented rugby player who currently represents New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks, in the fullback or wing position. He was born on March 26, 1998, in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Barrett started playing rugby at a young age and attended Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he excelled in both rugby and cricket.

In addition to rugby, Barrett has a passion for golf. He was introduced to the sport by his father, who is also an avid golfer. Barrett's golf skills have been showcased during the Super Round, an annual rugby union tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament features matches between the All Blacks, the Wallabies (Australia's national rugby team), and the Barbarian Football Club (a British Invitational team).

During the 2019 Super Round, Barrett took some time off from rugby training to play a round of golf with his father at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne. The event received significant media attention, with many outlets highlighting Barrett's dual athletic talents and his dedication to both rugby and golf.

Barrett's love for golf has not gone unnoticed by his teammates and coaches. In an interview with Stuff.co.nz, All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster spoke about Barrett's golfing abilities, saying, "Jordie's a great golfer. He's got a single-figure handicap and he's a very competitive guy. He's always looking for ways to improve and he's got that same mindset with golf as he does with rugby."

Barrett's golfing prowess was further demonstrated when he finished as the runner-up at the 2020 New Zealand Open Pro-Am event, which was held at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown, New Zealand. The Pro-Am is an annual event where professional golfers team up with amateur players for a round of golf. Barrett's impressive performance earned him praise from both the golfing and rugby communities.

Despite his commitments to rugby and golf, Barrett remains dedicated to both sports and continues to excel in both arenas. His passion for golf not only serves as a refreshing break from the rigors of rugby training but also provides him with valuable mental and physical benefits that contribute to his overall athletic performance.