‘Sacrosanct’ Fridays And Brian Baumgartner’s One Big Rule For Golf

BusinessSportsMoney‘Sacrosanct’ Fridays And Brian Baumgartner’s One Big Rule For GolfByAndy Frye,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm based in Chicago and have written for ESPN and Rolling Stone.Follow AuthorApr 26, 2026, 01:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ctor Brian Baumgartner hits a tee shot during the final round of ARIA Resort & Casino's Michael Jordan Celebrtiy Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek on April 7, 2013 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational)gettyRules are rules, and for comedic actor Brian Baumgartner, rules are to be followed, especially when it comes to golf. “I have a standing rule with my family that if I am in town, home on a Friday, I play golf.” While he’s most recognizable as the lovable if dimwitted "Kevin Malone" from NBC’s The Office, Baumgartner is also a staple on the celebrity golf circuit. You’re almost as likely to see him on the links as you are on television, where now-classic sitcom runs in perpetuity nearly 24 hours a day.Earlier this year, during our second meeting at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Baumgartner shared that personal rule as one way to balance his busy schedule and the flow of life. When he is back in San Diego with his wife and daughter, Baumgartner makes a point to prioritize his time on the green.“It’s sacrosanct that when I’m home—and I’m not home on Fridays a lot—but I hit the course,” he said.Often referred to as the HGV, this tournament pairs elite entertainers, broadcasters, and stars from the NFL and NBA with the LPGA Tour's premier talent. Traditionally held during the final weekend of January, the event serves as the official season opener for the LPGA and features players of the women’s game who won at least one LPGA event the previous y...