The things that transpired in my life, they didn’t happen in the order that they’re supposed to, or are ideal.
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In 2013, I changed to left-hand low, or cross-handed. And it’s helped a lot. At the time, the reason I switched was just a lot of inconsistency with putting. I was either making a lot of putts, or I was missing a lot of putts.
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So I definitely take time to realize where I’m at in my life. And I know that I’m blessed.
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Everything just kind of fell in my lap at a young age. Things were thrown at me very fast.
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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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I feel like listening is a huge part of life – not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.
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I’ve taken two weeks off before I’ve played a major, and I’ve played two straight weeks before a major as well.
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One of the things I learned growing up, a rule that I go by, is just never give up. That’s one thing that I had to keep telling myself.
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I do my best on the golf course. I am learning about the business side of it. But I have a lot of great partners that help me with all those things.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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I have a bunch from when I played on the Canadian Tour. I’m not superstitious.
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It was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
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I used to think I was hitting a draw at times, and the ball was still curving to the right! I still prefer to play a little fade, but I’ve had to recalibrate my visuals.
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I’ve never seen it in person and wouldn’t go even if you gave me tickets, because I made a promise to myself as a kid that I wouldn’t go until I played my way there.
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Golf is an extremely expensive sport, and growing up, I didn’t come from a lot, but my parents sacrificed a lot for me to compete, and my goals were their goals.
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I’m not an alcohol drinker. Instead of the real beer, I just go with root beer.
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Because my lower body is quiet, I need a full shoulder turn to generate power and speed. Keep your tempo smooth, and with the quiet lower body, you don’t have to worry about losing your balance.
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Mini-tour life isn’t a glamorous, professional golf life. If you’re not on the PGA Tour, it is very tough financially.
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My brother and I ended up being known for our distance, but we had no idea how far we could hit the ball because we hit it the same, and all of a sudden.
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I think it’s a cool thing to have kids look up to me and to know that it doesn’t matter, your background or your ethnic background. If you have goals and dreams, you can achieve them.
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Essentially, my parents directed me in the right path. They were all for me turning professional and starting that journey as a family with my golf career.
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I wear green on Sunday because it’s my mom’s favorite color, but green goes pretty well on Sunday at the Masters, too.
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When your hands are cold, and you’re hitting with old, low-quality irons – my first one was a Merlin model with a green shaft – you learn what to do to hit the ball solid.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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I have a little different perspective on this whole golf thing than maybe some other players.
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I knew when I got on tour that if I had the opportunity to give back to my community, which is Rose Park, I would.
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I’ve had opportunities to step foot on the grounds and play Augusta and watch the Masters. But I always, since I was a kid,
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