Rory McIlroy wants to coach LeBron James on golf skills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
At the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Rory McIlroy expressed interest in coaching LeBron James, highlighting the basketball star's potential in golf. While praising James as a gifted athlete, McIlroy remarked that his golf performance doesn't reflect that talent. He also revealed that the biggest celebrity in his contacts is Michael Jordan. This statement came amid discussions on athletes transitioning between sports and offering mentorship.
- •Rory McIlroy spoke at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- •He wants to give golf lessons to LeBron James.
- •McIlroy considers Michael Jordan the top celebrity in his contacts.
- •McIlroy noted James's golf game needs improvement.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy on celeb circle: Wants to coach LeBron James, can call Michael Jordan
"Rory McIlroy was asked about the “biggest celebrity” in his phone’s contacts and which “celebrity” he would like to give a lesson the world No. 2 offered a blunt assessment.
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