Golf Stories

While it’s been around for years, the long putter has continually stirred some debate, specifically with anchoring. After a number of players found success with anchoring, it was ultimately banned in 2016. This decision was met with mixed reactions, and its effects are still relevant today.

Music: “Warm Nights” by Lakey Inspired

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Despite several obstacles in life, Calvin Peete (a.k.a. Mr. Accuracy) broke through and became not only one of the pioneers for black golfers, but also truly one of the top players on tour during his time.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If6vgmEVXLE by Old School Music

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Despite having Tiger Woods, a myriad of other stars, and the backing of one of the most recognizable sports corporations, Nike Golf failed to ever turn a profit, and in 2016, they ended their manufacturing of golf equipment just as they seemed to be getting their footing. What happened?

Music: “In My Clouds” by Lakey Inspired

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For decades, David Leadbetter has coached many of the world's top golfers and has changed the landscape for the golfer-coach relationship. His teachings has helped players produce some superb results. However, today, his name brings up strong feelings for many golf fans.

Music: “I Found Me” by Lakey Inspired

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In the early 2010s, before even turning 20 years old, Matteo Manassero became a multi-time winner on the European tour. Many were anointing him as the next Seve Ballesteros. However, after this tremendous start in his career, he’s yet to live up to that moniker.

Music: “Better Days” by Lakey Inspired

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As we’ve seen in different sports and industries, sometimes there are cases where someone comes out of nowhere and succeeds bigly. After though, we never see them replicate that same success ever again. In this video, I’m going to specifically look at those cases that we have in golf.

Music: “Chill Day” by Lakey Inspired

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Becoming the youngest player to ever earn a PGA Tour card, Ty Tryon garnered a lot of hype and attention. However, after only a couple years on tour, he quickly flamed out, and it sparked the debate of how young is too young for the PGA Tour.

Music: “Better Days” by Lakey Inspired

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Dubbed as the next Jack Nicklaus, the A.K.A. bear apparent, Hal Sutton seemed bound to be the next great in golf. However, after early success in his career, he fell into a long slump, and those claims were put into hibernation. Nevertheless, he eventually overcame his struggles and proved that golf is a game of second chances.

Music: “Blossom” by Lakey Inspired

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In the early 2010s, Luke Donald stepped up his game and became the #1 player in the world. He seemed to be in prime position to make a lasting mark in the game and win a major championship. However, in the last few years, he’s been passed by his competition and his game has plateaued.

Music: “Better Days” by Lakey Inspired

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, David Duval rose to prominence on the PGA Tour by racking up a dozen wins and a major championship. At one point, he was going toe-to-toe with prime Tiger Woods. However, after his greatest triumph, it’s been a steady and steep decline since.

Music: “Better Days” by Lakey Inspired

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