While some think that in order to be successful and an important figure in the sports world, it is necessary to be of high quality, there are many other things that determine your path to the top. In addition to quality, it is necessary to have the right mindset; for some, maybe even more important than pure talent.
However, most emphasize that consistency is what makes the difference between an elite golfer and an average golfer.
The best example of consistency is probably Scottie Scheffler, the golfer who is currently world number 1.
In a press conference before one of the tournaments, Scottie reflected on his incredible performances; with 13 straight top-10 finishes he impressed the public.
Speaking about how he maintains consistency, Scheffler pointed out that preparation is the key to success.
Each tournament requires different preparations, but still, without the right preparations, it is difficult to come out on top.
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"Well, I think it all comes down to the preparation and showing up ready to play. Like I said, at this point in the year, that extra practice is maybe only going to be draining for me a little bit, and that's something that I've learned to manage as my career has gone on.
I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury.
So making sure I'm rested, ready to play. My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue. Showing up like you're ready to play."- he said.
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Scottie Scheffler as an example to young golfer
Such advice can be useful, especially for young golfers who sometimes believe that pure talent can compensate for practice.
It seems that no matter how talented you are, without practice, it is difficult to compete with the best and be a significant figure in the world of golf.
Scheffler realized this early in his career, and through hard practice and faith in himself, he managed to conquer the golf scene.
