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The Jonas Brothers

"I was like, 'What the crap?' and he said the Jonas Brothers are at the golf course where we're at, and I was like, 'Oh my god! oh my god!" Stiffler said.

Although their arrival at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Raleigh was supposed to be a secret, the pop rock group attracted a gaggle of fans in advance of their show at the Time Warner Cable Pavilion Wednesday night.

Four ... no three

News 14 Carolina's Jessica Cervantez spends time with the Jonas Brothers on the green.

Despite the whirlwind of the past year, the group said getting on the green spells relaxation and competition.

"We're going to take it easy and enjoy it," Kevin Jonas said before he changed his mind. "You kidding? We never take it easy and enjoy it. We're always very competitive."

Sliced balls, water hazards, even 15-year-old Nick Jonas' sprained ankle didn't keep the trio from having a good time.

Although Nick claims to be the best golfer, the declaration was a matter of dispute among the siblings.

"Nick is the official scorekeeper and somehow, you notice, strokes get taken off Kevin's card," Kevin Jonas said.

Close in age, the brothers spend endless hours together on and off the stage, but said they don't fight.

Just three years ago, they signed with their first label and now, even with song hits, albums, touring and promotions, the three manage to stay grounded. And 7-year-old brother Frankie helps them do that.

"Our little brother Frankie, he's a treat on tour. He's hilarious," Joe Jonas said. "We love him to death. He's the best."

Despite the heat, the trio said the day was a perfect way to prepare for a night on the stage.

"I thought this was an old man's sport," Kevin said. "No, it's a Jonas Brothers sport."