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While JT Miller is widely known as a hockey star, he recently took a shot against golf.
Miller competed in a 2025 US Open Qualifier on Tuesday and he just missed the cut.
Miller, in his second stint with the New York Rangers, ended the qualifying event in Pennsylvania with a 4-over 76. Miller were four shots away from moving on to an endgame for a shot of being an alternative.
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New York Rangers tip JT Miller against Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, December 20, 2014. (James Guillory/USA Today Sports)
This was not Miller’s first attempt at golf. The NHL All-Star told 93.7 the fan he has played in at least three qualifications in the past.
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Miller also admitted that nerves played a role Tuesday.
New York Rangers Frem JT Miller skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, March 9, 2017. (James Guillory/USA Today Sports)
“Today, on the first green, I couldn’t even hold the putter,” he said via NHL.com. “So I talked myself into it that it wouldn’t be that way. But I think the first few swings are just like that.”
Miller bogeyed on the first hole.
JT Miller from the New York Rangers takes another period Faceoff during a game against Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden March 2, 2025 in New York City. (Michael Mooney/NHLI via Getty Images)
While Miller is appreciated, he could swing on golf to “one day”, he does not seem to be interested in making a permanent career switch.
“I had an opportunity to play for one day,” Miller said. “I know who I play against out there. I’m a competitive guy, so I just kept expectations realistic. I’m happy with myself.”
Rangers did not qualify for playoffs in 2025.
