“This Kid Golfer Can’t Miss” Says Sports Illustrated

I just read about this young golfer out of the University of Oregon who is playing the tour this year after earning his card.  So far, in 2010, he is six for six in cuts made and looks like he is a sure thing to make it full time on the pro golf circuit. Alex Prugh is his name and I liked what I read about him.The thing was, most of what I liked about this young golfer had little to do with his actual golf swing.  In this age of (in my opinion) too much celebrity, too much chest thumping, and too much me, me me,  Prugh looks like a solid citizen.

Now don’t get me wrong,  Prugh is also a solid citizen who just happens to be very good at golf.  So his golf game at the pro level is not in question.  But when you read about his background, understand his family background and read about his focus and goals, Alex Prugh really seems to be a very good young golfer who also is mature and grounded.  And boy we need more of those.

And so far this year, while he hasn’t won any of those six golf tournaments, he has three top 10′s and is currently sitting at 25th on the money list.  So apparently the pressure of the big tour hasn’t caused him to fold.  One quote from the Sports Illustrated article gives you a glimpse into his mentality.  When he was nine years old and playing against a 16 year old in a tournament he was asked if he was nervous.  His response?  “Nope”.  “I don’t mind beating these big guys.”  I love that mentality.

So I am encouraged about the future of the game of golf and, I guess, sports in general.  The more I see of young pros like Alex Prugh, the more I can believe that there are still great athletes out there who are also “good guys”.

‘Till next time golfers, get your swing in shape, spring and lots of golf is right around the corner!