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Kathryn Newton
Kathryn Newton is more than a celebrity who occasionally plays golf: she grew up with the game, competed seriously as a junior, played for her high school, and continues to enter major celebrity pro-ams. She says golf appeals because the result feels personal and controllable in a way acting often d
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Golf start
- ChildhoodIntroduced to the game by her father
- Junior pathway
- US Kids GolfCompeted while pursuing acting
- School golf
- Notre Dame High SchoolPlayed for her Los Angeles-area high school
- Reported handicap
- 6 handicapReported by Sky Sports in 2022; not verified as current
- Playing status
- Accomplished amateurNot a touring professional
- Golf identity
- Serious lifelong playerContinues to play and compete in celebrity events
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Kathryn Newton highlights
2 videos
THE STORY
What to know
WHY SHE PLAYS
Golf gives her personal control
Newton has said acting depends heavily on other people and outcomes, while golf gives her a more direct test of preparation and execution. She also describes the game as an enduring part of her identity, not a publicity add-on.
EARLY JOURNEY
She started young and competed
Newton grew up around golf in Florida, introduced to the game by her father. As a junior, she played US Kids events and later represented her Los Angeles-area high school team.
PLAYING LEVEL
A strong amateur, not a professional
Sky Sports reported in 2022 that Newton played off a six handicap during a celebrity match at The Open. That is the clearest widely reported handicap figure, but there is no verified current handicap index here.
NOTABLE APPEARANCES
From Pebble Beach to Ryder Cup week
Her appearances have included the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am charity exhibition, The Open’s celebrity match, the 2023 Ryder Cup celebrity match, the Amundi Evian Championship Pro-Am, and celebrity events connected with major professional tournaments.
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am charity exhibition
- The Open celebrity match, 2022
- Ryder Cup celebrity match, 2023
- Amundi Evian Championship Pro-Am, 2023
- BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am, 2025
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
The Pebble Beach 17th-hole shot
A widely shared highlight shows Newton hitting a precise tee shot close to the pin on Pebble Beach’s famous par-3 17th during a charity exhibition. It became one of the clearest demonstrations of her genuine playing ability.
VIDEO SERIES
Her own golf videos
Newton has also produced golf content herself, including an episode filmed around the 2024 Solheim Cup and a TaylorMade video testing the Kalea Premier set. These provide direct on-course footage rather than secondhand celebrity coverage.
- Golf with Kathryn Newton: Ep 1 — The Tee, the Solheim Cup, LPGA Tour
- Kathryn Newton Tests the New Kalea Premier Set
- Kathryn Newton Plays a Par 5 With Brooke Henderson
PLAYING STYLE
Competitive, athletic and comfortable on camera
Newton’s public golf appearances show a confident full swing and a willingness to compete rather than simply pose for celebrity events. She has also spoken about how playing with elite women professionals raises her own level.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Introduced to golf
Newton grew up around golf in Florida and began playing with her father.
Junior competition alongside acting
She has described playing US Kids events while also auditioning for television roles.
Played team golf
Newton represented Notre Dame High School in the Los Angeles area.
Pebble Beach highlight
She drew attention for a strong tee shot on the 17th hole during a charity exhibition.
The Open celebrity match
She played in the celebrity match and was reported as a six-handicap golfer.
Expanded pro-am appearances
She appeared at Ryder Cup, Evian, BMW PGA and other high-profile golf events.
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Treat Newton as a serious low-handicap amateur with a long competitive background—not a professional golfer, but far beyond a casual celebrity player.