Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2013 | Page 21

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Ready to get out on the water and try standup paddleboarding? Sea Island offers SUP
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with the McGladrey Classic, and 80 SUP
competitors, ranging from 14 to 70 years
of age, took to the waters for the 7.5-mile
race. The SUP Classic takes place each fall
and includes free demonstrations for those
interested in learning more.
At 48, Love not only enjoys SUP but
utilizes it as another way to stay in shape,
improve balance and strengthen his core,
all of which help his golf game.
Barnhardt endorses the sport as well:
“It’s incredible exercise; the movements are
very conducive to helping your golf swing.”
Sea Island Life caught up with Love right
before he embarked on the 2013 PGA Tour,
and asked him about his newfound passion.

SIL: Are you still interested in turkey
hunting or has paddleboarding replaced it?
DL: Paddleboarding is year-round, turkey
season is just spring. As my wife, Robin,
says about my hobbies, “Why is something
always in season?”
SIL: Do any of your friends stand-up
paddleboard? If so, where do they do it?
DL: [PGA Tour players] Lucas Glover and
Chris Kirk paddle at Sea Island.
SIL: Your body seems to defy the rules
of age. You’re beating the young guns at a
time when most pros are looking forward to
being competitive again on the Champions
tour. Do new activities like paddleboarding
help keep you on your toes in other sports
such as golf?
DL: Snowboarding … paddleboarding,
working and hunting in the woods just give
me another