NBA star reveals he received ultimate golf gift for Christmas

NBA superstar Josh Hart, known for his versatility on the court, took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share his very special Christmas gift. The New York Knicks No. 3 received a truly one-of-a-kind gift from his wife that most golfers dream of.

His wife, Shannon, planned a three-day long trip for him to play at two of the world's best golf courses - St. Andrews and Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland. He wrote on X accompanied by a bunch of fire emojis (via X @joshhart):

"My wife got my a 3 day trip to play St Andrews and Kindsbarn [Kingsbarns]."

Here's a look into the post (via X @joshhart):

With over 437.8 thousand views in a day, the tweet for the thoughtful gift instantly caught the attention of basketball and golf enthusiasts alike. Hart was so excited that he even made a typo in his post with Kingsbarns.

For many golf fans, St Andrews, which is widely regarded as the "home of golf", is a bucket-list experience. Adding Kingsbarns, another incredibly challenging and breathtaking course located a few miles away, makes for an unforgettable itinerary.

Hart also took to his X platform to wish his fans a Merry Christmas with a fun and unique twist to it. Hart wrote (via X @joshhart):

"Merry Knickmas!!!"

The NBA star's excitement over the gift highlights his appreciation for his wife and the game of golf. Several golf fans flooded the comments section of the post praising his wife for nailing the perfect Christmas gift.

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When NBA star Josh Hart called golf the "worst sport"

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. - Source: Imagn

Much like most elite athletes, Josh Hart took to exploring the world of golf a few years ago. In 2020, the NBA star took to playing the sport more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On July 12 that year, he was spotted playing a round of golf at the Walt Disney World. Hart took to his X platform a few hours later to let his fans know that it didn't go so well. He wrote (via X @joshhart):

"Golf is the worst sport imaginable. Idk who the hell invented it."

His old views on the sport contrast that of him presently as he looks forward to his golf trip to Scotland. It's not uncommon for golfers to have a period of intense frustration with the game. It's something that all professionals and beginners go through. However, it seems that the NBA icon has embraced the challenges and joys of the sport.

Hart seems to be appreciating the sport not just as a game but also as a mental challenge and as a way to unwind off the basketball court.