Michael Jordan Gets Kicked Out of Golf Club—Here’s Why They Couldn’t Let It Slide!

Five-time NBA MVP Michael Jordan hits to the seventh green during the RBC Canadian Open's Mike Weir Charity Classic Pro-Am at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 20, 2009

NBA legend Michael Jordan is a massive fan of golf, to the point where he was actually banned from a Miami golf club for breaking dress code rules – because he wore cargo shortsMichael Jordan is an avid golfer, so much so that he treats some golf courses like he would any setting, which could be detrimental to the NBA legend.

During his playing days as the star of the Chicago Bulls, Jordan often took time out of his day to find relaxation on the golf course, spending hours on the links. That love for golf continued after his retirement and the basketball legend had gotten so fond of the sport that he began treating courses as if they were any other venue.

That landed Jordan in hot water in 2012 as he was banned from the La Gorce Country Club in Miami for violating the club’s dress code. Jordan was caught wearing cargo pants on the links and was asked to return to the clubhouse and change his pants, which the six-time NBA champion refused to do.

Because of his refusal, Jordan was banned from the club. The NBA legend’s representative released the following statement after the decision, stating that the cargo pants incident was not a one-off situation.

“Michael Jordan did wear cargo pants,” the statement began. “He had been there many times before and had worn cargo pants previously, and had never been made aware that he was violating any dress code. This time, he was made aware of the violation on the 12th hole, and at that point he did refuse to interrupt his game, and return to the clubhouse and change.

“We were not aware that he is not allowed to return to La Gorce. I guess it’s their loss — as MJ is a great golfer, and a great guest.”

US former basketball player Michael Jordan (C) walks as he follows US golfer Tiger Woods' foursomes match on the second day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National Course at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, south-west of Paris, on September 29, 2018
Jordan allegedly will do anything to win at golf, according to those who have played against him (
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In response to the ban, Jordan reportedly told ESPN Chicago in a text: “I’ve been there many times and no one told me a thing. Then all of a sudden they come to me on the 11th hole and say I can’t wear cargo shorts. Wow! The round is almost over and you want me to buy shorts now? Yeah, right!!”

He ended his piece by adding: “No problem!!”

And though Jordan received a lifetime ban from the club, his competitive nature often shines through, often showing just how much the former basketball star’s willingness to win knows no bounds. Known as one of the greatest winners in sports history, Jordan will do whatever it takes to win, even if means cheating.