It's a lot harder to break bones in golf than motocross. But that made me fearless in a way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It's just golf. As long as I get done without breakin' somethin' or hurtin' somebody, that's my goal.
I know from sitting around with injuries how difficult life will be without racing and riding winners.
I've had three broken legs and two knee replacements. But I'm very good at apres golf.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
I can't run anymore. That's the one thing I loved doing. And I can't play golf hardly at all because of wrist and back pain.
Actually, performing is a lot like golf. You are alone, so vulnerable.
Golf isn't just about hitting a lot of drivers. I grew up playing on my front lawn, chipping and putting into soup cans, out of the ivy and over rose bushes and hedges - the little Alcott Golf and Country Club. I just loved having a wedge in my hands.
See, as much as I love the game, golf was my vehicle to competition. And I love to compete.
The good part is if I play a solid round of golf, it will be very hard for the others to beat me. And that's all I'm thinking about.
I've kind of banned myself from motorcycles. I've had broken ribs, broken shoulder, wrists, leg, broken collarbone - and it was all from motocross or rugby. All of my injuries have come from outside of sailing.