Are divorced golfers better golfers?

[sunshine]

Asking for a friend. Someone played really well and won a competition at the weekend, having decided to get divorced. Some people are able to be more focused and dedicated when single, others flourish when married life off the course gives them stable foundations.

 

[gopher99]

Certainly will have stronger wrists and forearms if single for a while

 

[4LEX]

Rory has always been best when single and having some fun.

He won at Wentworth the week after he binned off his previous ex.

 

[clubchamp98]

A lot will be happier

 

[CliveW]

Asking for a friend.

Are you friends with Rory???

 

[Voyager EMH]

Faldo did not win a major while married to wife number one for 5 years.
He won 5 of his 6 majors while married to wife number two.
His 6th and last major was won during a 3-year relationship with a lady 18 years younger than him.
Wives number 3 and 4 have occurred after his major winning years.

I don't think his divorces made any difference to his golfing performance.
I wonder whether his choice of motor vehicle during those years made any such difference.
Or chosen brand of toothbrush?

 

[IanM]

I think you're on to something. Nothing to do with Leadbeater, but the swap to the lecky-toothbrush was ground breaking!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Faldo did not win a major while married to wife number one for 5 years.
He won 5 of his 6 majors while married to wife number two.
His 6th and last major was won during a 3-year relationship with a lady 18 years younger than him.
Wives number 3 and 4 have occurred after his major winning years.

I don't think his divorces made any difference to his golfing performance.
I wonder whether his choice of motor vehicle during those years made any such difference.
Or chosen brand of toothbrush?

Maybe he just likes wedding cake

 

[Imurg]

In Fragger's case........it's a big old NO......

#there may ge other reasons to take into account

 

[HomerJSimpson]

In Fragger's case........it's a big old NO......

#there may ge other reasons to take into account

Physically wrecked
Not very good at golf
Peer group pressure from his brother

Just asking!!!

 

[AussieKB]

If you are married have you shown this thread to your wife.......but I love your sense of humor.

 

[jim8flog]

I played my best golf when I gave up working.

My wife and I had a very good understanding about when I could play golf so we never argued about it.

 

[jim8flog]

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I wonder whether his choice of motor vehicle during those years made any such difference.

When he won his majors he did not have to worry about whether or not to buy an electric car.

Plus one of his caddies did all the shouting for him.

 

[Voyager EMH]

When he won his majors he did not have to worry about whether or not to buy an electric car.

Plus one of his caddies did all the shouting for him.

Yes, he was greatly influenced by Fanny over those years, I believe.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Yes, he was greatly influenced by Fanny over those years, I believe.

Think that’s influenced him over many years in different ways

 

[Bratty]

I was a 21 to 14 handicapper when I was married.
Got divorced and 8 years later I've got an index of 7.5.
Not convinced there's any correlation, but you can make stats say anything...

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Physically wrecked
Not very good at golf
Peer group pressure from his brother

Just asking!!!

But I have a nice smile

And I did win a board comp a couple of years ago

Just sayin

 

[jim8flog]

I got divorced and I could not afford to play golf anymore - she got the lot.

 

[Springveldt]

If I try and have another week like this for golf I might be able to answer that question. Have both knockout comps games this week and the weekend comp so played Wednesday and have games on Saturday and Sunday.

 

[sunshine]

There’s probably a correlation somewhere between leading sportsmen and shagging around. Many examples of players (playas) at their peak, Tiger, Seve, etc. I guess the confidence/ego and demonstration of being an alpha male.