US basketball icon Steph Curry pictured playing golf with family in Ireland
The Golden State Warriors point guard, currently on a family holiday, was spotted at the famous Waterville Golf Links in the county on Monday afternoon. Joining him were two fellow NBA luminaries - his brother Seth and brother-in-law Damion Lee - along with their father, ex-player turned pundit Dell Curry.
The group, boasting a combined net worth running into hundreds of millions, were seen savouring takeaway coffees from the clubhouse, and didn't miss the chance to snap photos with awe-struck staff before they hit the first tee.
Curry's visit coincides with Ireland's peak 'Golf Season', a time when celebrity sightings reach an all-time high as affluent stars jet in from around the globe to experience the country's picturesque golf courses. One of the most memorable encounters occurred in 2022, when Hollywood actor and Anchorman star Will Ferrell was spotted enjoying a few rounds at the Old Head golf club in Kinsale.
Steph undoubtedly held the most 'star power' - widely recognised as the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history. He joined the Golden State Warriors in 2009, and has since become a four-time NBA Champion, been chosen for eleven NBA All-Star games and amassed a net worth of approximately $250m, reports Cork Beo.
The Waterville Golf Links club shared snaps of the encounter with NBA royalty yesterday, saying: "A very warm welcome to NBA legends Steph Curry, Seth Curry, their father Dell Curry, and fellow NBA star Damion Lee to Waterville Golf Links. It was an honour to host such incredible talent from the basketball world - we hope you enjoyed your day on the links!"
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