Ex-NFL Star Peterson Stops Money Games with Larry Fitzgerald After Handicap Dispute
Patrick Peterson, former NFL star, refuses to play money games with Larry Fitzgerald due to an ongoing dispute over handicap strokes. The two NFL legends frequently golfed together during their time as Arizona Cardinals teammates in the 2010s.
The conflict arose when Fitzgerald consistently requested strokes despite Peterson believing the handicap advantage wasn't warranted. "I'm better than you, but I'm not that good to be giving you strokes," Peterson explained during an appearance on GOLF's Subpar podcast.
After multiple games and negotiations, they reached a compromise: Fitzgerald would receive strokes on the front nine, but if Peterson won, they'd play the back nine without handicaps. Peterson won the match, effectively ending their money games altogether.
The situation highlights a common challenge in recreational golf, where handicap negotiations can create tension even among close friends. Peterson's final advice to Fitzgerald was simple and direct: "Get freaking better."
Their story represents a typical scenario at golf courses nationwide, where money games between friends often hinge on fair handicap agreements. While the handicap system aims to level the playing field for players of different skill levels, determining appropriate strokes can lead to friendly disputes.
The former NFL stars continue to golf together, though now without financial stakes, maintaining their friendship while avoiding any handicap-related disagreements.
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