By Alex Myers
Between his acting and producing credits, Mark Wahlberg has one of the most extensive résumés in Hollywood. But beyond the box office blockbusters and award nominations, we’ve long been more impressed by one thing: his backyard golf setup.

The avid (speed) golfer has a five-hole setup that will make your jaw drop more than any scene in “The Departed.” Have a look:

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Yeah, yeah, so what if it’s artificial turf? That makes it easier to maintain. Which gives you even more time to practice. Plus, you think Mark Wahlberg has just any artificial turf? That stuff was probably made by a team at NASA.

Anyway, Wahlberg has put his incredible backyard/turf up for sale. And it can be yours for $87.5 million. The price is a bit steep, but think about how much better your short game will be! Oh, you also get Wahlberg’s house:

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Decent little spread, huh? According to the L.A. Times, it’s 30,500 square feet and includes 12 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, a full fitness centre, wine cellar, and, of course, a movie theatre to watch your favourite Mark Wahlberg flicks. The six-acre property also features a skate park, grotto, and basketball court (that Boston Celtics logo might be a dealbreaker, though).

We just wonder why in the world Wahlberg would ever sell this amazing property—especially after turning 50. Seems like the perfect place to live if you’re going to make a run at the senior tour.

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By Brian Wacker
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Tiger Woods proved last year that he’s not ready to be a ceremonial golfer. He only commands an audience like one.

There are plenty of stars who can lay claim to being king of L.A., including current resident LeBron James. Woods still can, too, as evidenced by the A-list turnout for his inaugural Celebrity Cup on Monday at Riviera Country Club, site of this week’s Genesis Open, of which Woods is host of and his foundation benefits from.

“It’s very impressive,” said Fred Couples of the turnout and the event.

Indeed.

Among those to participate were actors Mark Wahlberg, Luke Wilson, Oliver Hudson; musicians Kid Rock and Nick Jonas; “Today Show” host Carson Daly and “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison; and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and former NFL running back Reggie Bush. Teams were captained by Woods and Couples and competed in a four-ball net better ball match on Riviera’s back nine in what were pristine conditions.

But for Woods—whose team won—it was also chance to take on an even greater role with the Genesis and put more of his personal touch on the tournament.

“For us to try to do something that’s impactful here in the community [is] what we’re trying to do,” Woods said. “Having these guys come out and do this—they don’t have to but the fact they did makes this event more special.”

A good turnout of fans and plenty of yucking it up on a spectacular afternoon of weather didn’t hurt, either.

“We’ve been planning for a few months, trying to get all the celebs to understand what we’re trying to do,” Woods said. “A lot of them are in high demand. The fact they gave up their afternoon to come out here means a lot.”

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