With the breakout of the COVID-19 virus, an array of golf events have been cancelled and the immediate future of the game’s major Tours looks uncertain. For a bit of fun, our staff at Worldwide Golf have put together some potential career paths that the golfers could turn to after golf.
Doctor
SCOTT: Eddie Pepperell comes across as one of the most intelligent members on Tour and would suit a doctor’s role – although it may prevent him from tweeting as much as usual.
TOM: Bryson DeChambeau is nicknamed ‘The Scientist’ so a career change to a doctor would make perfect sense for the American.
TODD: Jordan Spieth’s once surgical-like touch seems to have deserted him on the course, but outside the ropes I’d be confident he’d be able to prescribe the correct treatment for any minor ailments.
Fireman
SCOTT: Got to be ‘The Iceman’ Henrik Stenson, putting out all the flames.
TOM: Sam Horsfield. For one reason and one reason only – ‘Fireman Sam’!
TODD: Tyrrell Hatton. He knows how to run hot, so he has the insider knowledge of how to cool off again.
Policeman
SCOTT: The imposing Ryder Cup Captain, Thomas Bjorn, could turn his hand to keeping the streets safe if he wasn’t a golfer.
TOM: Henrik Stenson knows how to keep his cool under pressure. Just look back to his final round battle with Phil Mickelson at The 2016 Open Championship.
TODD: Patrick Reed seems like he has a good grasp for authority and the way he puts his fingers to his lips to calm people down is very reassuring.
Barber
SCOTT: Hard one this but Robert Rock possibly has the best hair in golf and is one of the few players that never wears a hat in tournaments so it’s got to be him.
TOM: Tommy Fleetwood’s luscious locks are second to none. He’d be the first name down as a potential barber candidate for me.
TODD: Fleetwood is a non-starter – he clearly has a dislike for things barbers do. I’d say Rickie Fowler. He always seems one step ahead, clearly demonstrating his knowledge for what’s hip by rocking a mullet recently.
Bodybuilder
SCOTT: Bryson DeChambeau’s recent bulking up has been crazy. He increased from 88kg to 104kg in the off-season and has become a beast. Bodybuilding could definitely be the next step for him!
TOM: Would have to be Brooks Koepka. The big-hitting American had this to say after his victory at the US Open in 2018: “Sunday at the US Open I benched 225kg, 14 times. I know that’s not that impressive. But I can get 315kg. So, it’s all right.” Sounds highly impressive to me!
TODD: Tiger Woods. Golf’s first Adonis is never one to miss a gym session
