Further Proof Charles Barkley is the Worst Golfer Ever (VIDEO)

Former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley was a hell of a basketball player. That said, he's the shittiest golfer we've ever (ever) seen. Despite his world-renowned awfulness on the links, Barkley is often asked to play in celebrity golf tournaments and put his atrocious swing on display for other...

By James King

May 6, 2011

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Former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley was a hell of a basketball player. That said, he's the shittiest golfer we've ever (ever) seen.

Despite his world-renowned awfulness on the links, Barkley is often asked to play in celebrity golf tournaments and put his atrocious swing on display for other celebs to laugh at -- which is exactly what happens in a video circling the Interwebs this morning in which Barkley manages to break the head off of his driver as he tees off on the first hole.

It's worthy of a chuckle. Check it out below.

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