That's where it stands on the eve of the 2009 Masters.
In an interview on Wednesday morning, Sergio openly acknowledged that he wasn't expecting to win in Augusta.
When pressed he alluded to some "personal issues" he'd been dealing with. He didn't elaborate, except to say, "There are some things that have happened to me in the last four or five weeks that hasn't helped much."
Of his putting the sensitive Spaniard also said "My putting doesn't feel great."
When asked what distinguishes great putters from everybody else, Dr. Joe Parent,the mental golf guru behind Zen Golf and Zen Putting replied, "What distinguishes great putters from everybody else is unconditional confidence, that they believe themselves to be great putters."
Dr. Parent works with LPGA champion Cristie Kerr. She credits "Dr. P" with making her more at peace with herself and her abilities, and she now considers him "part of her team".
This, I believe, is all Sergio needs. And I hope he get's it.
I'm going for Padraig! I feel like a Paddy Slam would be completely fitting for April!
ReplyDeleteYour last post should have made him feel better! Maybe he needs you as his caddy to lift his spirits.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he's just trying to keep Golfsmith from owing too much money to those who bought TaylorMade drivers in hopes of a Sergio win?
Seriously, he may not be at the top of my picks, but I would love to see him play well.
It's too bad Sergio is having personal issues right now. Hopefully nothing tragic.
ReplyDeleteStill, in competition, it's a good place to get away from everything, to concentrate on the task at hand and do the best he can.
My picks are Tiger, Ogilvy and Zach Johnson. All are playing well. All have won this year.
He didn't do as bad as I thought. He might even make the cut for a change.
ReplyDeletewe love to hope that something great will happen and Sergio will turn it around despite his troubles. But unfortunately the reality is that golf is a game that requires tremendous confidence and concentration. Sergio sounds lacking in both right now...
ReplyDeleteHe's still in the running and he's still hot ;)
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