Golf

When Dreams Come True and When They Don’t for Pro Golfers

Pro golf at the elite level is akin to the player holding the dice at a crap game.
When Dreams Come True and When They Don’t for Pro Golfers
Chan Kim poses for a photo after winning the 2023 Magnit Championship at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J. on Aug. 20, 2023. Mike Stobe/Getty Images
M. James Ward
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J.—The aspirations of those seeking fame and fortune at the elite level in men’s professional golf is a storyline few truly appreciate. The headlines and the lion’s share of attention gravitate to those star players the public is most aware of, with such names as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau leading the way.

Stars such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson remain a focal point given the significant records produced in the sport. But each is now moving into a closer kinship with the word “past” rather than present.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.