Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine is well-known for his GRAMMY Award-winning music, and now his golf swing. Last night, the singer-songwriter, guitarist and lead singer and coach on NBC’s The Voice was announced as the winner of the Golf Channel’s hit original series, The Haney Project.
After eight episodes following his progress under the tutelage of Hank Haney—one of the world’s most-renowned golf instructors—Levine took home the ultimate bragging rights and the $40,000 prize. Levine donated the funds to the Teen Impact Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which provides psychosocial support services for pre-teens, teens and young adults battling or surviving cancer and blood diseases.
Levine joined boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, celebrity chef Mario Batali and actress/model Angie Everhart on the fourth season of The Haney Project, which follows four celebrities willing to expose their golf skills to a national television audience for the chance to improve their game under the guidance of Haney, all while competing for a cash prize for the charity of their choice. The season culminated in a showdown in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where each participant received $20,000 and the chance to earn the additional $20,000 if selected as “most improved” by Haney.
While Levine admits at the beginning of the show that he’s “no good at this yet,” he went on to earn top prize and benefit an important cause.
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