Shemar Moore is best known for his leading roles onS.W.A.T.andThe Young and the Restless(and perhaps for hisshirtless selfieson Instagram), but it may come as a surprise that the actor is also a cornhole aficionado.
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The large group spent the day playing the popular lawn game, which involves players tossing bean bags at an inclined platform, aiming to land the bean bag in a hole at the far end.
In the video, the group is seen enjoying a long day of fun in the sun beside Moore’s sprawling pool, with the competition continuing into the night as the leaderboard narrowed down. Ultimately, “young superstar in the making"Hunter Thornewon the championship ring for the singles tournament after going up against ACL pro Wooten, according to the @swatcornhole Instagram.
Moore has hosted a number of tournaments at his home in the past, including one to celebrate his birthday alongside family and friends this April. “Me and Uncle Steve WON the doubles tournament in Corn Hole!!!!” he wrote onInstagramat the time, sharing photos and videos of the festivities.
Just a few days later, the actorshared a videothat featured a cornhole-themed cake, which replicated his personalizedS.W.A.T.-themed cornhole platform in miniature.
Moore has previously expressed his love of the game, revealing during an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showlast November that it’s “serious business at [his] house.”
“The game that is taking over—and they even have it on ESPN—the game is cornhole,” he told Clarkson, according toE! News.“It’s serious business at my house. I bought these cornhole boxes and it’s 27 feet apart and we play with a couple actors and friends fromS.W.A.T.David Lim has made literal Super Bowl rings that say Casa Del Sham ‘cause my friends call me Sham. So it’s Casa Del Sham, cornhole king.”
He went on to explain that it’s a weekly occasion that he looks forward to sharing with friends. “On Sunday, we have Sunday Funday and we have cornhole tournaments, but it’s serious and you’re playing for a ring and when you win a ring, you keep the ring.”
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Moore spoke to PEOPLE earlier this year about hisnew 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom abode.At the time, the actor — who had recentlyrecovered from COVID-19— shared that he was most looking forward to entertaining friends in his new place, which includes amenities such as a putting green, a movie theater and a pool.
“I always joke that I’m an undercover rock star,” Moore told PEOPLE with a laugh. “I can’t sing. But now I’ve got the rock star house!”
And hopefully soon, a cornhole championship ring!
source: people.com
