What Separates THE BEST From THE REST?

The strength in depth of sport in the 21st century makes it extremely difficult for athletes to rise to the top. Golf is no different. Very few players manage to work their way on to the best professional tours around the world because of the sheer quality of golf needed to get a place at the top table. And even when a player makes it to the European or PGA Tours, for example, it can be an uphill battle to retain their playing privileges. Only a tiny percentage of professional golfers enjoy sustained success at the top level.

While some professionals take different routes to the top, there are clear similarities between most of them. They are all unbelievably talented, most have strong teams around them and many are keenly aware of the importance of finer details like nutrition and the mental side of the sport. It’s a given that they’re driven and hard working, too – a successful career isn’t viable without these qualities.

Despite these consistencies, many players spend their careers as journeymen, while others with similar talent levels reach superstardom. The top 30