Johnny Manziel tests golf game in Shreveport

The last time Johnny Manziel played in Shreveport, he threw up a 59.

That was against Louisiana Tech's defense at Independence Stadium during his Heisman Trophy-winning 2012 campaign with Texas A&M.

Saturday, 265, The David Toms Golf Academy, and East Ridge Country Club likely weren't quite as forgiving.

In town with his father, the Cleveland Browns quarterback and former Aggies star began his day by fine-tuning his game at 265, the world-class golf facility built by Shreveport's 13-time winner on the PGA Tour.

"My son, Rex, was pumped to be able to meet Johnny, shake his hand and load his clubs on a cart," said Shreveport's Bill Pou.

Manziel, selected 22nd overall in the 2014 draft, knows Toms and Shaun Webb, the Director of Golf at 265.

The Manziels then headed to East Ridge and played the front nine.

Manziel, a single-digit handicap, got two starts for the Browns last year, but struggled in his five total appearances. He had one rushing touchdown and two interceptions with a 42.0 quarterback rating.

Plagued by off-the-field issues, Manziel entered a rehab facility at the end of January. According to ESPN last month, the Browns expected the treatment program to last more than two months.

Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns' beat reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, said, per Twitter: "Manziel is permitted some days out of rehab to spend with family and friends. Likely to be discharged soon, possibly even next week."

Brian Hoyer, Cleveland's starting quarterback last season, signed with Houston, but the Browns signed veteran Josh McCown last month.

The Browns' offseason workouts are scheduled to begin April 20. The first set of OTAs will start May 26.

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