ICYMI: NFL Star JJ Watt Shoots 117 at Erin Hills

JJ Watt, the consensus best defensive player in the NFL, is a big-time celebrity in his home state of Wisconsin, where he toiled for the University of Wisconsin Badgers before being drafted by the Houston Texans.

Watt got to play Erin Hills the day after the U.S. Open. And while a 117 would be considered a dreadful score for a professional, it was actually a pleasant surprise for Watt, who predicted beforehand that he would shoot a 147.

Before the Round

Playing Erin Hills today.
Projected Score: 147 pic.twitter.com/Ll4kGUt9zP

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 19, 2017

During the Round

Golf Digest was able to capture Watt’s snapchat video of his round at Erin Hills, where he had the best score among his foursome, which included brother Derek, who is a fullback for the L.A. Chargers.

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J.J. Watt (@justinjames99) posted a not-so-great round at Erin Hills yesterday but his swing doesn't look too terrible ?.

A post shared by Golf Digest (@golfdigest) on Jun 20, 2017 at 6:43am PDT

After the Round

If you took the under… you win.
(Erin Hills is hard, but I suck at golf) pic.twitter.com/LzZiA1WXMi

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 19, 2017

Credit: Golf Digest Instagram, JJ Watt Twitter