Golf is the game of the elite. It is often lauded as the gentleman’s game. It brings both wins and trials for the players. It’s a nerve-wracking sport; it can create a roller coaster of emotions that only a few sports can offer.

This article delves into the multi-faceted nature of golf as a sport. It dives into the story of Lucas Glover’s meteoric rise and Mackenzie Hughes’ year of struggles, uncovering the continuous pursuit of success in the face of adversity!

Lucas Glover’s Sudden Ascent to Greatness

Ups and Downs are a part of life! For many golfers on the PGA tour, golf has been their life. They have faced ups and downs in this game. One such golfer is Lucas Glover.

He is one of the most popular sportspersons the world over as of now thanks to his back-to-back wins at the Wyndham Championship and the $3,600,000 FedEx St. Jude Championship. But his success didn’t come just like that. He too faced the trial and tribulations of life before tasting big success in the last couple of weeks.

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He would struggle with putting yips, a psychological phenomenon that surfaced after a fateful four-putt incident at the Colonial tournament a decade ago. This condition, characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and jerks during putting attempts, haunted his golfing endeavors.

But despite this, Lucas Glover was always confident and had self-belief. “But at the same time, if you asked me legitimately did I think I was capable, I’d say yes,” he said in the wake of his latest victory last week. “If you would have told me this three months ago, I’d tell you you’re crazy,” Glover added. This shows the unpredictable nature of the sport!

Mackenzie Hughes Hopefully Will Turn It Around Like Glover

Mackenzie Hughes’ turbulent journey during 2023 epitomizes the heartache that golf can dish out. The Canadian golfer is currently on his downtime. He had his career’s second win last fall and ever since has missed out on 10 cuts in 20 starts during the calendar year.

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Since the month of May, his best finish has been T30. “This year has been pretty tough for me,” Hughes said: “I feel like when you’re going through a tough stretch like that, it becomes harder and harder to continue to grind and continue to grind when you’re not seeing a ton of results.”

Mackenzie is not the sole golfer to face the trials of the sport. major champion Justin Thomas too missed out on the FedEx play offs, a career first for him. Many other players like Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler have also gone through such slumps in their careers.

After all, careers in any field are never linear, they will have a varied trajectory of growth and lows are a part of it too. The triumphs and trials faced on the greens of the golf courses are a testament to the enduring spirit of golfers. The golfers must bash away in all circumstances with the belief that the next swing might be the one that changes everything!

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