“It’s almost like going in the ocean” - DJ Khaled lauds golfing daily, says it ‘cleanses’ him

Musician DJ Khaled recently praised golf, stating that playing the game daily has significantly contributed to his weight-loss journey.

Appointed as the ambassador of the upcoming Ryder Cup, DJ Khaled has lost over 24 pounds since he began playing golf regularly. It is certainly a remarkable achievement, considering once weighed 287 pounds.

In an interview with US Weekly magazine, the 47-year-old DJ spoke about his daily routine, his love for golf, and its significance in his weight-loss journey.

He said:

"I mean, it keeps going, you know. I'm getting it off. But now I have this routine, and I've been traveling all the last two weeks, and I'm finally back home, and I'm back to my routine. Like, wake up in the morning, uh, pray, kiss my kids, my wife, come downstairs, take my vitamins."

He added:

"[I] might have a breakfast or might have a light breakfast just to take my vitamins. Put my golf clothes on; I'm going golfing. If it's nine holes or 18 holes or the driving range."

He added that after some golf sessions, he would return home, have a nice lunch, and take some time to handle his business, saying:

"I handle my business so well because I'm either out there by myself or if I'm playing with my friends or my business partners, whoever I'm playing with that day. Or a lot of times, it's by myself."

"It's so much pleasurable, meaning as in the nature of the sun. And like I said, it cleanses me. It's like almost like going in the ocean without going in the ocean."

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"I had a decent swing"- DJ Khaled says, revealing what got him into golf

Ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Europe's captain, Luke Donald, had a candid conversation with the tournament's brand ambassador, DJ Khaled.

Khaled's love for the game is not a new thing, but for the first time, he revealed when he began to love the game, saying:

"What happened was when I was a kid, we used to mess around hitting the drive-ins, drives, and playing around with the golf carts. This is kids having fun, sure. But I realized throughout my childhood, I had a decent swing."

Khaled added that he was pretty focused on making music and wanted to get his career on track, so he didn't care about golf for a long time. However, he drew closer to the game again once the pandemic hit.

He continued:

"When the pandemic hit, my neighbors and friends of mine and, as I always go golfing, so I was like, 'Yeah, you know me, I'm the sweetest, best in all categories. It could be basketball, golf, tennis. I'm gonna tell you that I'm coming for you.' I love it."

"So we get on the golf course, I realize I still had my swing, my tempo was there. I was like, 'Oh no, I love this.' Like, I knew I had it. And ever since that day, it's been like two years. I've been consistent, almost playing seven days a week every single day."

Donald will be looking to continue Europe's stronghold at home when the Ryder Cup begins on September 29 at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.