LIFE OF A GOLFER: More than meets the eye is flying with me to Paris
Prague, August 1st, 2024 I’m flying to Paris for my third consecutive Olympic Games! As I was packing, I realized how many people were behind all this and remembered all those small and big stories. Every piece of my equipment reflects humanity, friendship, understanding and the desire to be part of something bigger. Looking back […]
LIFE OF A GOLFER: on the Olympics and on running through the airport with a glove in the pocket
(Prague, 15 July 2024)The golf tournament at the Olympic Games is approaching, marking the third time since its reintroduction. Golf had been absent from the Olympic sports for 112 years before making a comeback in Rio de Janeiro, where I was also present. Initially, there wasn’t much interest among the men, with many citing the Zika virus as an excuse to enjoy a week off. Perhaps they later regretted missing out on the tournament and envied Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar for their gold, silver, and bronze medals.
LIFE OF A GOLFER: Many important things happen off the course
(Prague 31 April 2024) Once you step up to the professional level, many things change. Suddenly, you have to take care of yourself, and there is much more attention focused on you. Media interest increases, and if you’re successful, so does fan interest. But what do you actually know about us besides our results? What is life like between tournaments? How do we plan our season, how do we travel, where do we live, what do we eat and what happens when something goes wrong?
