Derek Carr Weighs In on NFL Quarterbacks and Golf on ‘GMFB’
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr stopped by NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” this week, joining the show’s panel for a segment on an offbeat but familiar football topic: golf. Carr and the GMFB crew debated whether all quarterbacks are naturally good on the golf course, a question that comes up often given how many current and former NFL passers play in celebrity tournaments each summer.
The segment aired as part of NFL.com‘s ongoing training camp coverage, alongside other GMFB pieces on the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons and other teams heading into camp.
Carr’s History With Golf Runs Deep
Carr’s golf credentials aren’t just talk. He has played in multiple celebrity tournaments over the years, including the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe and the Zurich Classic Pro-Am, where he once paired with Drew Brees. He grew up around the game — his brother David, also an NFL quarterback, competed in the American Century Championship, and Derek spent childhood summers at the same South Lake Tahoe course.
That background likely shaped his side of the debate on “GMFB,” though the specifics of what Carr and the panel said about quarterbacks’ golf abilities were not detailed in the available footage description.
Why Quarterbacks and Golf Keep Coming Up
The QB-golf connection isn’t new. Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen and other current starters regularly play in the American Century Championship each July, and the tournament has become something of an offseason tradition for NFL passers. Some analysts point to hand-eye coordination and competitive instincts as shared traits between the two sports, though that’s an observation, not a proven rule — not every quarterback who’s picked up clubs has torn up a course.
Carr retired from the NFL in May 2025 after a rotator cuff injury with the New Orleans Saints, following stints with the Las Vegas Raiders. Since retiring, he’s stayed connected to the game through media appearances like this one.
