Timberlake back in Black for golf's US Open Challenge

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5.11.09

By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY

Trash talking with Michael Jordan? Why not. Justin Timberlake does just about everything else. The songwriter, musician, actor, TV show producer and golf tournament host will this weekend face the NBA icon, two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and amateur Larry Gielbelhausen in the second U.S. Open Challenge.

Timberlake conquered the challenge to break 100 in last year's inaugural contest at Torrey Pines in San Diego, a contest which was developed after Tiger Woods said in 2007 that no 10-handicapper could break 100 on a U.S. Open golf course. When 6-time NBA title winner Jordan agreed to play, he said, "If Justin Timberlake can break 100, I know damn well I can." In response, Timberlake told Jordan to bring his wallet.

The 18-hole, count-every-stroke round the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., site of next week's U.S. Open, will air June 21 from 12-1:30 p.m. ET as a lead-in to the final round of the Open.

Timberlake answered a quick nine of questions with USA TODAY's Steve DiMeglio.

Read Interview Here.