In Depth With Graham Bensinger Stephen Curry: Golf, Family, and the Mindset Behind His Shot
Apr 6, 2026
Stephen Curry, All-Star NBA point guard famed for redefining shooting, talks golf, family life, and his competitive mindset. He shares why golf humbles him and how it fits into his season. He recalls marriage, fatherhood, and parenting moments. He reflects on career milestones, coaching changes, and his malaria-fighting philanthropy trips to Africa.
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Curry's Offseason Golf Routine
- Stephen Curry has a defined summer golf routine and treats golf as a humbling, competitive outlet he plays three or four times weekly in offseason.
- He learned golf from his dad at age 10–11, played competitively in high school, and schedules golf from June to September.
Deliberate Shot Rebuild Paid Off
- Curry overhauled his shot as a young player to raise release and avoid blocks, trading short-term struggle for long-term advantage.
- The month-long retraining left him unable to shoot outside the paint before it finally clicked in time for the next season.
Size Pushed Curry To Basketball IQ
- Curry was often the smallest kid through youth basketball and used craft and IQ to compensate for lack of physical dominance.
- His late growth (5'6" freshman year) forced him to develop smarts and creativity rather than rely on size.