I don’t know about you, but I watched nearly every shot Rory hit on the final round of the U.S. Open. I watched with amazement and awe at a game that we all would like to experience just one time. I was thrilled to see this for several reasons.
First, golf needs its star power back!! A wonder kid that even amazes his competitors and can get his fans engaged in the game he is playing. We had that with Tiger and we have missed seeing that spectacular play we’ve grown accustomed to. Second, we need to be inspired. To see someone play this game and actually make it look easy gives us the inspiration to keep playing and making improvements with our swing. His performance in the U.S. Open showed the world that he is a champion.
But here is the really neat thing about Rory. When I watched him play the final round inAugustawhen he shot 80, it seemed like he may never recover from that kind of a meltdown. I said to myself, Rory needs to seek out advice from the world’s top players. I thought to myself Jack Nicklaus would be a perfect person for him to talk to.
Jack’s mental toughness and his innate ability to bounce back from poor rounds would be a great mentor for him. I was not surprised when I heard Jack’s voice on the final round of the U.S. Open talking about his conversation with Rory. You see, winners seek out winners. They want their best practices, thoughts, feelings, and how they dealt with the pressures of competitive golf.
Rory will be a top player for many years because he has developed a slight edge in his game. He knows what it takes to be a major champion now and he will continue to keep his edge over his competitors. Seeking the wise council of Jack Nicklaus was brilliant and a great example to ALL players of the game of golf, no matter what level you play. Seek out your teachers, coaches and mentors not only in golf, but in life. Remember, we are in the world to help each other, so don’t be afraid to get help with your golf game.
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