We walk miles and miles every day for a split second
of explosive power. We play 4 or 5 rounds a week and
when we are not playing we are travelling or practicing.
You think that’s tough on your body you should see what
golfers have to deal with mentally. A sport where a ball
can go anywhere. No matter how good you are, how much
you talk to that little round white thing, it doesn’t always
behave. We have no control over our body sequence. If
one part of the swing is out it could have a major effect
on where the ball goes.
So when you see those major winners lifting trophies
think of this…
Some of the best sports players in the world get frustrated
on a golf course. I could ask many a footballer or cricket
player why they respect golfers so much and they all say
the same thing.
There are 11 men on a football pitch.
Quote Manchester United Player“ Its so frustrating, you hit one good shot and you become
addicted. Then on the next hole it all goes wrong again. I
swear, I throw clubs, yet every day I want to play it again and
again. It’s a sport you watch on TV and think how do those
Professionals do it. I think it’s the hardest sport in the world.
Kicking a ball round for 90 minutes seems a doddle”
They have to hit about 65 perfect shots a day. 4 days in a
row plus a practice round to win a major title. Their bodies
have to work consistently, the same every single time they
hit a ball, and if they don’t…. they hit a bad shot. They then
have to keep mentally strong to keep their form.
So when someone says to me golf isn’t a sport I always
think this…
If you’re having an off day 10 other players can cover you.
On a golf course you’re on your own. Only you can make it
happen. To be the best you can be in a sport like golf you
have to put the time in to your health and fitness as much
as just practicing your swing.
Eat Healthy, exercise regularly and stay positive.
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