Alex Bregman, a two-time World Series champion, is expanding his athletic pursuits by taking part in golf events after recently joining the Chicago Cubs with a five-year, $175 million contract. Bregman was seen playing in the Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open alongside prominent golfers Hideki Matsuyama and Max McGreevy, with his wife Reagan supporting him during the outing.
The All-Star infielder documented his experience by sharing photos on Instagram, which gained a quick reaction from Cubs teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong. Despite Bregman’s established reputation as one of baseball’s top infielders, he admitted to feeling nervous ahead of playing in a professional golf event for the first time.
“So excited,” Bregman told Mirror US Sports. “Obviously, coming out as a fan in the last few years, I always wanted to plan it and once I got the opportunity, jumped on it and I am looking forward to going out there.
“My agent just called me and said, ‘do you want to play?’ And I was like, ‘hell yeah.’ I haven’t really played a round with a professional golfer. It’s going to be incredible to watch up close and personally. I’m nervous I’ll shank one off on 16 clear out.”
Meanwhile, Matsuyama and McGreevy are competing for the WM Phoenix Open title against Brooks Koepka, making this event highly competitive.
Cubs Teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong Reacts to Bregman’s Signing During NFL Playoff
Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had a breakout MLB season, revealed he learned of Bregman’s Cubs signing while watching the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers in an NFL wild-card game last month. The announcement came as a welcome relief amid the tension of the game.
“I was just sitting down kind of waiting and watching points slowly get put on the board,” Crow-Armstrong said. “The stress I’ve been feeling watching another team that I give a crap about, it’s on another level.
“But then that was very nice, when I saw the text. … He’s cool, man. He’s going to be really influential. Not only for me, obviously, but I think his reputation is pretty off the charts.”
Crow-Armstrong posted MVP-level performances during the early part of last season, and the combination of his emerging talent with Bregman’s veteran presence will be central to the Cubs’ infield strategy in 2026.
Implications of Bregman’s New Journey in Baseball and Golf
Alex Bregman’s participation in a high-profile golf event highlights his eagerness to embrace new challenges and develop skills beyond baseball. His collaboration with Cubs teammates like Crow-Armstrong signals a promising future for Chicago’s infield, combining experience with youth. As Bregman settles into his role with the Cubs, his off-field activities also show a blend of determination and adaptability, qualities that may enhance his impact both on and off the baseball diamond.
