He's considered one of the greatest to ever play the game of rugby but when it comes to golf, Richie McCaw still has a fair way to go according to Aussie star Cam Smith.
McCaw shared a round with Smith today in a Pro-Am tournament ahead of this week's Australian Open in Sydney and, like he did for much of his rugby career, opted to sport a black jersey for his play.
But the similarities with his rugby career stop there apparently, Smith joked with media afterwards.
"Do you have any comments on Richie McCaw's swing?" Smith was asked.
After a small laugh, the major winner came back with a short but brilliant answer.
"I wouldn't say good."
The analysis got a laugh from the gathered reporters before the 30-year-old praised McCaw's efforts.
"It is amazing how athletes, really solid athletes, can manage to play all kinds of different sports," he said.
"I could see him [McCaw] playing cricket well, I could see him playing everything well and although he didn't have the best action, he still hit a lot of great shots which I think is the trait of a really good athlete."
Today's round isn't McCaw's first brush with Australian golf's finest, having also played in last year's Australian Open Pro-Am with Adam Scott.
McCaw told 1News today's round was another "awesome" experience.
"My golf wasn't flash but a great experience," he grinned.
"I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to come to the Aussie Open and play with a guy like that - he's a hell of a nice guy to put up with idiots like me out on the golf course."
McCaw still gave himself a passing grade for his play though.
"I started with six [balls] and still have three left so it wasn't so bad!"
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