x
Skip to main content
Golf Logo
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
David Spade Q&A: The comedian describes getting a lesson from Tiger Woods
SHARE
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email
Golf Logo
  • News
    • Latest
      • News
      • Features
      • Shows
      • PGA Tour Schedule
    • Series
      • Tour Confidential
      • Monday Finish
      • Hot Mic
      • Rogers Report
    • Shows
      • The Scoop
      • Subpar
      • Seen & Heard
  • Instruction
    • Game Improvement
      • Driving
      • Approach Shots
      • Bunker Shots
      • Short Game
      • Putting
      • Rules
      • Fitness
    • Series
      • Top 100 Teachers
      • Rules Guy
      • The Etiquetteist
    • Shows
      • Warming Up
      • Play Smart
      • Short Game Chef
      • Pros Teaching Joes
  • Gear
    • Clubs
      • Drivers
      • Irons
      • Hybrids
      • Fairway Woods
      • Wedges
      • Putters
    • Other Gear
      • Balls
      • Shoes
      • Apparel
      • Golf Accessories
    • Series
      • ClubTest
      • Winner’s Bag
    • Shows
      • Fully Equipped
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • Travel
      • Course Finder
      • Courses
      • Resorts
    • Lifestyle
      • Accessories
      • Celebrities
      • Food
      • Style
      • Betting Advice
    • Shows
      • Super Secrets
      • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Shop
      • Clubs
      • Shafts
      • Training Aids
      • Balls
      • Bags
      • Technology
      • Apparel
      • Accessories
      • Our Picks
      • Shop All
    • Collections
      • The GOLF Collection
      • The Birdie Juice Collection
      • The Fully Equipped Collection
      • Shop All
  • Newsletters
    • Sign Up for GOLF’s Newsletters
      • Hot Mic
      • Monday Finish
      • Play Smart
      • Our Picks
      • Top Stories
      • Sign Up for All
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Features
    • Shows
    • PGA Tour Schedule
  • Instruction
    • All Instruction
    • Driving
    • Approach Shots
    • Bunker Shots
    • Short Game
    • Putting
    • Rules
    • Fitness
  • Gear
    • All Gear
    • Drivers
    • Irons
    • Hybrids
    • Fairway Woods
    • Wedges
    • Putters
    • Balls
    • Shoes
    • Apparel
    • Golf Accessories
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • All Travel
    • All Lifestyle
    • Course Finder
    • Courses
    • Resorts
    • Accessories
    • Celebrities
    • Food
    • Style
    • Betting Advice
  • Series
    • Tour Confidential
    • Monday Finish
    • Hot Mic
    • Rogers Report
    • Rules Guy
    • The Etiquetteist
    • ClubTest
    • Winner’s Bag
  • Shows
    • The Scoop
    • Subpar
    • Seen & Heard
    • Warming Up
    • Play Smart
    • Short Game Chef
    • Pros Teaching Joes
    • Fully Equipped
    • Super Secrets
    • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Clubs
    • Shafts
    • Training Aids
    • Balls
    • Bags
    • Technology
    • Apparel
    • Accessories
    • The GOLF Collection
    • The Birdie Juice Collection
    • The Fully Equipped Collection
  • Newsletters
    • Hot Mic
    • Monday Finish
    • Play Smart
    • Top Stories
    • Our Picks
    • Sign Up for All
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
InsideGolf

Over $140 of value - Just $39.99

InsideGOLF
Celebrities

David Spade Q&A: The comedian describes getting a lesson from Tiger Woods

By: Chris Nashawaty
October 2, 2021
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email
David Spade golf

David Spade doesn't have a handicap but says he plays bogey golf.

Getty Images

Actor and comedian David Spade can’t be bothered to tally his handicap, but if you’re in the market for hot Ray-Bans you may have found your man.

There’s a photograph on Instagram of you and Tiger Woods in a golf cart. Do you play together often?

No. I got a lesson from him the day before his car accident. This was at Rolling Hills in Palos Verde. I told him, “Well, I don’t think I can get any better, but I’m always up for a lesson.” It was sort of nerve-racking. We got to drive around in the same cart even though it was still Covid-y out. He putted a little bit with me, gave me some reads and then we went out and played a few holes.

Did you caddie as a kid?

I grew up in Scottsdale, and there’s courses everywhere. I had a bad neck, so I never caddied, but I was a cart washer at the Phoenician, so I just saw the grimy underside of golf, which is stealing people’s sunglasses and their suntan lotion after they forgot them in the golf cart and then saying, “Nope, nothing in here.”

Do you keep track of your handicap?

No. If I’m doing all right, I’m usually a bogey golfer. Birdies are pretty rare.

What did you blow your first big celebrity paycheck on?

My mini first splurge was a $400 leather jacket that was too heavy and I looked like Fonzie, but I thought it was so cool — and everyone else thought I looked so stupid. The second one was a ’95 Land Cruiser that I still have.

Features
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon Q&A: The stand-up comedian reveals a hilarious story of a tee shot gone awry
By: Chris Nashawaty

Rank your comedy dudes — Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James — from best to worst golfer.

I don’t think Rock plays. Sandler just started again, so he’s number one. K.J. would be a power hitter who can crack the s— out of it like Bryson.

Or John Daly.

I was trying to say it in a more flattering way.

Who would be in your dream celebrity foursome?

I already played with Tiger. Tony Romo’s probably too good. Most guys are too good. You’re gonna have to find out who’s willing to play with me.

There’s a mural of Kurt Cobain that went viral on the internet because clearly it’s a painting of you and not Cobain. Explain.

An artist put that up as a joke on a building in Austria. It’s got a quote from Neil Young under it. It’s the wrong quote on the wrong photo and the wrong person. It did what the artist wanted. People got crazy. So if I ever go to Austria to do stand-up, hopefully I’ll have a fan base there.

Ever make a hole in one?

Yeah.

You have?!

Yeah. Don’t try to lowball me, dude. I’m good!

Chris Nashawaty has written for Vanity Fair, Esquire and Sports Illustrated, and is the author of Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story.

Latest In Lifestyle

1 day ago

The most common rules question golfers ask? The USGA told us

1 day ago

'Very rare': Pro describes 'wild' green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach

5 days ago

5 bizarre rules quandaries for which everyday golfers sought USGA guidance

5 days ago

Truist Championship betting guide: 5 picks our gambling expert loves this week

generic profile image

Golf.com

Related Articles

Celebrities
J.R. Smith poses with a can of High Noon on the golf course

NBA star, collegiate golfer J.R. Smith says this golf advice helped him the most

By: Jessica Marksbury
Features
Working for CBS and hosting GOLF's Subpar, Colt Knost is constantly in the mix with the biggest stars in the game: 'I pinch myself all the time.'

CBS course reporter and Subpar cohost Colt Knost is living his dream — and he still can't believe it

By: Dylan Dethier
Celebrities
In an exclusive interview, the 3-time Super Bowl champ says he was never confused about which side of the ball to play on — until he picked up a club.

Steve Young Q&A: The 3-time Super Bowl champ on why he might play golf as a lefty

By: Josh Sens
Celebrities
Ray Romano waves to fans on the sixth hole tee box during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links, on February 9, 2019 in Pebble Beach, California.

Ray Romano Q&A: The sitcom star explains the creative way he makes his solo rounds competitive

By: John McAlley
Celebrities
Former NFL player Marcus Allen tees off on the 11th hole during the second round of the Invited Celebrity Classic at Las Colinas Country Club on April 22, 2023 in Irving, Texas.

Marcus Allen Q&A: The NFL Hall of Famer on why kickers and quarterbacks make the best golfers

By: Art Stricklin
News
Former college football coach Urban Meyer plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on January 20, 2024 in Orlando, Florida

Urban Meyer Q&A: The legendary college football coach has an envy-inducing list of favorite courses

By: Art Stricklin
Celebrities
Retired professional baseball player Albert Pujols plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on January 18, 2024 in Orlando, Florida

Albert Pujols Q&A: 'The Machine' talks playing Michael Jordan's course

By: Art Stricklin
Instruction
Brooks Koepka of SMASH GC hits a shot during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Golf Club on March 10, 2024 in Hong Kong, China.

Why Brooks Koepka has an 'odd' practice range routine

By: Dylan Dethier
Celebrities
Former soccer player Landon Donovan plays his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on January 18, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Landon Donovan Q&A: The American soccer star on how his country club 'ruined' his life

By: Art Stricklin
Sign up for GOLF's Newsletters
Get the latest news, the hottest instruction tips, new product releases, golf media insider reports and more delivered directly to your inbox. Choose your favorites now.
Sign Up
Categories
  • News
  • Instruction
  • Gear
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
Services
  • Masthead
  • GOLF Media Kit
  • GOLF Magazine Customer Service
  • TERMS OF SERVICE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Opt-out of Ads/Sharing
  • Your Privacy Choices
Social
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • youtube
Membership
InsideGOLF Logo
More than $140 Value for JUST $39.99

INCLUDES 12 SRIXON Z-STAR XV GOLF BALLS, 1 YR OF GOLF MAGAZINE, $20 FAIRWAY JOCKEY CREDIT - AND MUCH MORE!

LEARN MORE

© 2025 EB Golf Media LLC. An 8AM Golf Affiliated Brand. All Rights Reserved. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy a linked product, GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Pricing may vary.

Go to mobile version