Bernhard Langer believes that love and fervour for golf can overcome any obstacles that come your method. The 67-year-old German, regardless of his age and lengthy profession, nonetheless has a deep love for the sport, as mirrored in his latest efficiency, significantly on the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
The skilled golfer tore his Achilles tendon 9 months in the past, and there have been doubts about whether or not and when he would return to the golf course. Nonetheless, Langer proved his want to play, and simply six months later, he achieved a powerful rating of seven-under 64, shifting into second place on the season finale.
In an interview with the media, Langer admitted that it felt nice to publish such robust outcomes.
Though the harm created uncertainty, he by no means misplaced his starvation or want to return to the sport. After consulting with medical doctors, he obtained optimistic suggestions and was assured that he would return to the course prior to anticipated. His restoration took much less time than he had anticipated.
Langer is grateful for using carts, as his harm and age make it tough for him to stroll 18 holes. Though he admits he is not at his peak, crucial factor for him is that he can nonetheless play golf and be a part of the competitors.
“It sounds good and feels good, particularly on a course like this” –Langer mentioned, as quoted by Golf Month-to-month.
“I am a really optimistic particular person, so I all the time thought I might have the ability to come again (from harm). My surgeon and PT mentioned if the whole lot goes considerably properly, you need to be okay, simply you are in all probability going to lose half the season or one thing like that. Was lucky to come back again after three months really. The good factor, we are able to use carts out right here. As a result of I wasn’t capable of stroll 18 holes, it helped me. When individuals ask me how are you doing now, I am nowhere close to 100%, however I am a functioning golfer.”
Langer defined that now and again, he displays on his profession and is amazed at how a lot he has achieved over time. He talked about that days like at present when he shoots a rating of 64, which is three beneath his age, are particular as a result of not many individuals can try this. The skilled German feels fortunate to have been capable of obtain this feat 20 or 21 instances all through his profession.
When requested how he stays motivated, Langer confused that individuals have been asking him for the final 20 years how lengthy he plans to maintain enjoying. He all the time solutions that so long as he’s wholesome, having enjoyable, and enjoying properly, he’ll hold going. 67-year-old mentioned that successful tournaments and being within the operating for many of his profession has stored him pushed.
Nonetheless, regardless of what the German golfer mentioned, it’s clear that his love for golf surpasses any challenges he has confronted over time. Whereas his physique could not have the ability to meet all of the calls for of enjoying an ideal event at his age, Langer nonetheless has a deep ardour for the sport, even when he can’t all the time give his greatest efficiency. It’s arduous to even name it a “job,” as a result of, for Langer, golf is extra of a love and a pastime than anything.
Bernhard additionally talked about that if he ever felt like he had no likelihood to win and was ending in fiftieth place each week, he would possibly take into consideration quitting or enjoying much less. However for now, he’s not at that time. He’s taking it one yr at a time and seeing how he feels.
Bernhard Langer: I’ve nothing to show. I don’t want it financially
The German golfer was open and sincere, mentioning that he might have simply mentioned goodbye to golf and centered on his household and different issues. Financially, it’s not a difficulty for him, in order that wasn’t a purpose to finish his profession. Nonetheless, the 67-year-old stresses that he is simply not the kind of particular person to stroll away. His want to compete is stronger than ever, no matter his age. Crucial factor for him is staying wholesome, and so long as his well being permits, Bernhard has no intention of retiring anytime quickly.
“I might have mentioned ‘OK, properly, that is it. I’m 66, let’s simply pack it in. I’ve nothing to show. I don’t want it financially. Let’s simply benefit from the grandkids and keep at house,” Langer mentioned.
“However that’s not me. I’m a really aggressive particular person and I nonetheless take pleasure in being on the market. I knew I might carry out if I’m considerably wholesome.”
Let’s hope that this nice golfer will proceed to play golf sooner or later, and that his well being will serve him properly.
