Matt Kuchar, Triple bogey survivor

People say watching golf tournaments is so boring. Even most recreational golfers don’t watch professional tournaments. I am a big fan of golf tournaments. For me, tournaments are more dramatic than tv shows.

Today Matt Kuchar’s winning at Singapore Open was another drama. Matt Kuchar had a four shot lead until 6th hole. It could have been somewhat a boring show. He is one of the steadiest players in the world and his competitors didn’t show any outstanding performances. On 7th hole, however, his tee shot fell under a tree and his second shot swing didn’t even hit the ball. wow. He is Matt Kuchar! One of the top. He did a lay up third shot. I couldn’t believe Matt Kuchar missed his fourth shot, it became out of bounce and ended up triple bogey at par 5. This is Golf. I’ve watched tons of mistakes by best golfers on tournaments, but his play on this hole was one of the worst. Jazz made birdie on that hole, so they became co-leaders. The game became so exciting after 7th hole. Justin Rose chased Matt Kuchar with back to back birdies, so it was hard to predict a winner until the end. Justin Rose completed as a runner-up.

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/golf-matt-kuchar-wins-smbc-singapore-open-despite-triple-bogey-wobble

I admired his strong mental recovery from his disastrous mistakes. As a recreational golfer, my game is not interesting anymore after triple bogey. Hey. Remember Kuchar’s mistakes and victory. Don’t give up the whole game after terrible mistakes. I should find more fun on my game through recovery shots.

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