Being a Pro can be lonely....
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shewy
Journeyman Pro
Sorry but I can't feel sorry for him in the slightest, I work away from my family for 4 weeks at a go, not because I do the thing I love for a job, but out of necessity, he on the other hand is doing what he loves for a living and at most is on the road for 2/3 weeks.
And as for our forces working away for months at a time, he needs to get with the real world and embrace what he has.
And as for our forces working away for months at a time, he needs to get with the real world and embrace what he has.
hovis
Tour Winner
I hate this attitude of " i have it crap so sod them"
Just because you have it worse than someone else doesn't mean they shouldn't get empathy.
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JakeWS
Assistant Pro
Read a similar thing about Ben Martin on the PGA Tour here. http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelnoer/2012/02/08/ben-martin-pga-tour/
He is only 24 though I'm sure once he gets a win or two, everything will start to seem better, bigger endorsements and bringing along family etc.
He is only 24 though I'm sure once he gets a win or two, everything will start to seem better, bigger endorsements and bringing along family etc.
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I think you have missed the point shewy. I don't think Eddie Pepperell is looking for sympathy, far from it in fact. Looks to me like he is just giving an honest and very insightful view into life at the lower end of the scale. It's not all private jets and plush hotels, more like charter flights and travelodges. I enjoyed reading what he has to say.
Good spot Robin :thup:
Good spot Robin :thup:
needmoreclub
Challenge Tour Pro
Comes across as a bit of a 'deep thinker' type, or perhaps it's the way the article is written. A lot going on in his head for a young guy of 24.
I think if you read it thoroughly and between the lines that is down to the amount of book reading he's now doing to fill the time [alone] he has on his hands. He never was a reader before, but I think he delves into books and his own blog now and as D4S has stated, its a true reflection of the lower end of his profession and an honest insight, he's not looking for sympathy IMO.
needmoreclub
Challenge Tour Pro
No doubt about it Fish, it must be lonely, almost like the new boy at schoool, and i don't subscribe to the 'no sympathy' angle. He 's been asked the question and given an honest answer. Just thought it was a bit deep for a young guy with his 'Eric Cantona quotes' Helium ballons held down by a stone. Obviously reading all his books have given him an insight into bits of life he's never given thought to before. Eddie, your a nice young man with bags of talent, now get out there and enjoy yourself.
Slicer30
Q-School Graduate
He said he is reading alot of books about 'success'. Whilst I agree that he is not lookingfor sympathy he definetely seems to have a lack of perspective.
rather than insight into a tour pro day day to life, it was more an insight into whats going through his head. Genuinely hope he does well though
cleanstrike
Assistant Pro
I was quite bewildered by the revelation that he didn't read a book until he was nineteen. Reminds me of the character Heslop in 'Porridge' ... I read a book once, green, it was.
shewy
Journeyman Pro
for the record I don't have it crap!
My point is he is doing a job that all of us would give our right arm for, a bit of time on my own I could cope with quite easily.
He needs to download some series onto his ipad/laptop it helps
My point is he is doing a job that all of us would give our right arm for, a bit of time on my own I could cope with quite easily.
He needs to download some series onto his ipad/laptop it helps
chrisd
Major Champion
The fact is that they are talented at one thing - playing fabulous golf. Traveling between indistinguishable countries, roads and hotels is not fun, being alone and living from a suitcase is not fun, being away from your family, kids etc is not fun and I sympathise with all people who have to do that even if they earn a really good living. Money and fame as well as acclaim must be brilliant but it's a hard trade off for not being able to see your kids grow up
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
A good insightful read. I enjoyed that.
Seems like a pretty honest account of how life isn't always as rosy as perhaps envisaged from the outside
davidy233
Tour Rookie
Just - wow
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guest100718
Guest
Ive spent alot of time working around europe and people think that being in Milan one day then paris then onto zurich or somewhere is some sort of holiday, Living out oh hotels for an extended period is not fun and I can empathise with him.
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I know Monty isn't everyone's favourite but I remember listening to an interview with him and he was saying that living out of a suitcase for 5nights a week isn't fun.
He'd be flying out to a tournament Tuesday, practice Wednesday, play 4days if he makes the cut, fly home Sunday night/Monday morning, see his family Monday then do it all again Tuesday.
Hardly rock'n'roll lifestyle that.
He'd be flying out to a tournament Tuesday, practice Wednesday, play 4days if he makes the cut, fly home Sunday night/Monday morning, see his family Monday then do it all again Tuesday.
Hardly rock'n'roll lifestyle that.
Father_Ted
Club Champion
i can sympathise rather more as i work away from my base about the same amount and my base is not even in the same country as my home
pretty good article and he seems a genuine guy who has had golf dominate his whole life to date
while i use golf as a pleasant distraction from the boring bits of life on the road i can see where the discipline required just to get a shot at the top tier can be a real pain
and he has no income guaranteed but plenty of expenses so that must be an added stress good result for him yesterday though
Biggleswade Blue
Head Pro
I agree with the father. He's not saying it is the hardest job in the world, just that his circumstances are pretty unglamorous and lonely. I think he expresses it well.
I often think, when watching these behind the scenes type things, that being a top sportsman is actually phenomenally dull 99% of the time, but amazing just for 1% of the time. It is a certain type of person that can go to the gym twice a day, hit ball anfter ball, practice free kicks incessantly, sleep in between, eat right year after year and so on even before the success has come
The tricky part for a golfer is that they do this pretty much on their own. If you play a team sport then you at least have the cameraderie of your team mates to get you through tricky times. If you have a bad match your team mates may still get you a win. In golf there is nowhere to hide, few people to talk to. His comments echo others I have heard over the years. Not moaning, just stating how it is in reality for a lots of pro sportsmen and golfers/tennis players in particular.
When a hobby becomes your profession it takes on a whole new meaning and it becomes serious. How easy it is I don't know but it sounds as though you really need to create a group of friends on tour and stick together.
When a hobby becomes your profession it takes on a whole new meaning and it becomes serious. How easy it is I don't know but it sounds as though you really need to create a group of friends on tour and stick together.
