Josh Allen is known as one of the NFL’s elite talents and has stunned defenders with his passing talents and dynamic rushing abilities in recent seasons for the Buffalo Bills. But he also has another passion, and one that connects him to his dad: through the sport of golf.
A franchise centerpiece with a multi-million-dollar contract and a resume that continues to grow, the Bills quarterback likes to get away from the pressures of the gridiron by heading to the far quieter fairway.
The 28-year-old, who recently married Sinner’s Hailee Steinfeld, has been working on his golf swing as executives at the Highmark Stadium try to chase down a Super Bowl ring in New York.
And during a recent golf outing, Allen offered fans a rare and personal glimpse into his heart as he filmed a promotional appearance for Corona Premier, smooth and light premium beer.
“If I could play one round with any golfer? My dad,” Josh said when asked to name one golfer he would most like to play a round with, passing over the chance to mention names such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy.
The simple but emotional answer underscores Allen’s deep respect for his father, Joel, who has remained rooted in their family’s farming business in central California whilst his son heads across the United States for his NFL career.
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Since his arrival in Buffalo as a Top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Allen has become the face of a franchise that was long starved for quarterback stability. Over the last few seasons, Josh has elevated his game to MVP-caliber levels.
However, a ring remains elusive – largely thanks to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who have beaten the Bills four times since their first postseason meeting in the 2020/21 NFL season.
Although the Bills are now a perennial contender, Buffalo’s offseason hasn’t been without criticism as analysts weigh in on their recruitment – namely the decision to pick up Joshua Palmer, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers.
ESPN analyst Seth Walder recently reviewed the franchise’s 2025 offseason moves and offered a generally favorable B+ grade-but pointed to the receiver as a cause for concern.
Palmer is on a three-year, $29 million deal, making him the team’s most prominent offensive acquisition. However, Walder labeled the move “an uninspiring choice,” citing his limited production in Los Angeles.
“The reality is that wide receiver is a weakness,” Walder wrote. “But the Bills are also basically capped out.
“They have almost no room in 2025 and are well over the 2026 cap — so it was going to be tough to bring aboard a better veteran.”
The criticism highlights the pressure on Palmer to step into a significant role opposite the team’s rising slot receiver, Khalil Shakir. With the departure of key receiving talent in previous seasons, the Bills need someone to establish themselves as a reliable outside threat or risk the rushing game suffering too.
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