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Which NFL players deserve a Masters invite? Ranking league's best golfers

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NFL players like to stay active during the offseason playing golf.

The NFLPA has begun hosting an offseason golf tournament at the El Camaleon Golf Course at Mayakoba in Mexico .

With the Masters right around the corner, here's a look at some of the best and more notable NFL golfers.

Tom Brady plays to about an 8 handicap and has often appeared in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Larry Fitzgerald Fitzgerald dropped his to 6 in 2024 .

Patrick Peterson Peterson moved his handicap into the single digits after working with legendary swing coach Butch Harmon .

Brett Kern Kern played to a 1 handicap as recently as 2019 .

John Elway Elway has been a staple of the event since 1990 .

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