Celebrity Golfer Patrick Warburton
By NEGM Staff
Patrick Warburton was born in Paterson N.J. and resides now in Ventura County California. His career began as a model for Bugle
Boy cloths before heading to Hollywood.. Patrick is currently in the midst of filming the 5th season of CBS’s top-rated Monday night comedy “Rules of Engagement’s” alongside costars Oliver Hudson and David Spade. He is known to many as the busiest voiceover artist in Hollywood for his many characters and lends his voice to the 9th season of Fox’s Emmy nominated “Family Guy” as the paraplegic and over-zealous cop, Joe Swanson. He is also widely known for the character of “Puddy” on the hit series “Seinfeld,” and has had successful runs on “News Radio,” “Dave’s World” and the live-action adaptation of comic-book cult classic “The Tick.”
An avid golfer, Patrick can often be found teeing off at some of his favorite golf course in Los Angeles. He even refers to himself as having a “pretty serious golf habit.” Well known around the celebrity golf circuit, Patrick plays in such tournaments as The Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge and The Annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Patrick’s “Golf For Kids” Tournament will be held at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, CA. Celebrities and pro-golfers alike will come together to support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where all proceeds from the celebrity tournament will go directly to help it continue its mission.
Recently NEGM caught up with Hollywood actor for an interview, here is what Patrick had to say about Life and golf .
NEGM: When Did You first Start Playing Golf?
PW: I probably started playing golf around the age of 26 or 27. I considered it to be a great excuse to go out and drink beer in a parklike setting.
NEGM: What is your current Handicap and how often do you play?
PW:My current handicap is about 16 and I typically play once every couple of weeks, I’m trying to get out there more with my tournament coming up though!
NEGM: What was your favorite event you played in?
PW: Either the AT&T Tournament or The Bob Hope Classic; it’s a tossup between two. The AT&T Tournament is fantastic because of its location and because of the event itself. But The Bob Hope Classic is just as fantastic because of its history, heritage and desert location.
NEGM: What is your Favorite Golf Course and are you a current member at a club?
PW: I am not a current member of any club, but there are tons of great public courses in Ventura County, where I live. As for my favorite golf course? I’ve played at many, but the one I would love to play at most is Augusta.
NEGM: Have you ever visited New England and have you played golf here?
PW: I have visited New England. In fact, I played in a tournament one year at Bally Mead on a course designed by ChiChi Rodriguez.
NEGM :What would be your Dream Foursome?
PW: Myself, Eddie Vetter, Bobby Jones, and my dad…even though he doesn’t play golf.
NEGM: Who is your Favorite PGA Tour Player?
PW: The PGA Tour has always been a great experience, and I didn’t have a favorite until recently at The Bob Hope Classic. I played with Rocco Mediate, what a great experience! He gave me tips and pointers while we played!
About Tim Branco
Editor/Publisher New England Publishing Group Home of NE Golf Monthy, NE SnowSports and NE Homefinder a family of New England Regional Publications. Media consultant for newspaper & magazine industries and sales and marketing trainer and motivational speaker. Golf & Travel writer for over 20 years with published articles in national newspapers and regional magazines throughout the U.S.
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