Comedy · Golfer
Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer appears to enjoy golf as both a personal escape and a way to bring people together for charity. He has discussed golf trips with friends, hosted his own celebrity tournament, and regularly joined entertainment-industry golf events. No reliably sourced public handicap was found
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Golf role
- Celebrity-amateur playerNo official competitive classification found
- Charity event
- Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf ClassicAnnual celebrity tournament
- Featured video
- Golf Digest On the TeeThree-hole match at Calabasas Country Club
- Hosted event
- Emmys Golf ClassicHosted the 2021 edition at Riviera Country Club
THE STORY
What to know
WHY HE PLAYS
Golf is social—and personal
Cedric has described golf as something he enjoys with friends, including golf trips where he and Anthony often cook for the group. His public comments suggest the camaraderie and time outdoors matter as much as the score.
PLAYING JOURNEY
From recreational golfer to tournament host
His golf profile is that of an enthusiastic celebrity-amateur player rather than a documented competitive golfer. Over time, he has moved from playing in charity events to hosting an annual Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic.
GIVING BACK
His tournament supports community causes
The celebrity classic has been connected with causes including the Boys & Girls Club, health initiatives, families, and the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion named for his late mother.
NOTABLE APPEARANCE
A three-hole match with Golf Digest
In 2021, Cedric played a filmed three-hole match at Calabasas Country Club against scratch golfer Hally Leadbetter. The segment offers the clearest verified look at his on-course game and competitive personality.
EVENT HOST
The Emmys Golf Classic
Cedric hosted the Emmys Golf Classic, including the 21st edition at Riviera Country Club in October 2021. The event raised money for entertainment-industry diversity internships.
PLAYING LEVEL
No verified handicap found
Public reporting does not provide a dependable handicap index, tournament scoring record, or official playing classification for Cedric. It is safer to describe him as a committed recreational celebrity golfer than to attach an unsupported number.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Celebrity golf classic begins
Public reporting identifies the Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic as an annual charity event beginning around this period.
Hosts Emmys Golf Classic
Cedric hosted the 21st Annual Emmys Golf Classic at Riviera Country Club.
Featured by Golf Digest
He played a three-hole filmed match against scratch golfer Hally Leadbetter.
Discusses golf publicly
On Beyond the Fairway, he discussed his charity tournament and why he loves the game.
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Why this profile is worth exploring
Cedric’s golf story is less about elite scoring and more about using the game to stay connected, have fun, and raise meaningful money.