A Dual‑Sport Prodigy
Aaron Hicks, a former Major League Baseball outfielder who spent 11 seasons in the big leagues, is now making waves on the professional golf circuit.
During his MLB tenure, primarily with the New York Yankees, Hicks hit 109 home runs and earned a reputation for raw power at the plate.
Earlier this year, Hicks turned his focus to golf, quickly establishing himself as a multiple‑tournament winner on the Pro Tour, where he regularly launches drives beyond 400 yards.
What sets Hicks apart is the speed of his swing; launch monitor data shows ball speeds approaching 207 miles per hour, well above the PGA Tour average of roughly 175 miles per hour.
His ascent has been fueled by a lifelong love of the game that began on the courses where his father, Joe Hicks, introduced him to the sport, only to break a promise of new clubs that pushed the young Hicks toward baseball.
Off the course, Hicks is married to Cheyenne Woods, Tiger Woods’ niece and a former LPGA competitor, a partnership that has added a unique family connection to the sport.
While his baseball career proved rewarding, his recent golf successes have sparked speculation about the heights he might reach had he devoted himself fully to the fairways.