Dustin Jacoby is normally fielding questions from UFC and MMA journalists, but not on this occasion. The likeable American, who’s facing Dominic Reyes at UFC Louisville – not far from PGA Championship host venue Valhalla – on Saturday June 8, is taking time out of his hectic pre-fight training schedule to indulge me in some golf chat.
Jacoby, who plays off a handicap of 6.4, has been obsessed with the game for a decade-plus and is proud to call himself the “UFC’s best golfer” – a title that’s self-proclaimed but rooted in truth. It’s not just a hobby, either – spending time on the fairways can help when it comes to stepping into the octagon.
