Greg Norman doesn’t believe in Fairy tales
The Australian Open is scheduled to start day after tomorrow in Sydney and has gotten even the wisest men talking about fairy tales. The 55 year old Australian Champion said that winning a sixth Australian Open crown is a fairytale too far fetched for him
to visualize. The amazing player feels uneasy due to his lack of practice and the absence of the spark he once felt on the golf course.
His first Open victory was in 1980, maybe after thirty years; Norman has come to realize that his winning days are over. Even though he is still very fond of the game, Greg doesn’t like practicing. Maybe that is the reason; he thinks that he cannot win the
title at The Lakes this week.
Also known as the Great white shark, Greg revealed today that he more crucial things to do in life then keep swinging balls for the rest of his life. Norman is Australia’s most recognized golfer more than ten years after finishing on the PGA Tour.
Despite his talents, the player didn’t give very positive remarks about the upcoming event.
"But my expectations are very low right now to be honest with you. I’ve been very, very consistent (in saying) I love to compete but I hate to practice. I really don't like standing out there for 10 hours a day hitting golf balls anymore,” said Norman. Evident
from his attitude, Greg even refused a practice round at The Lakes today.
The statements made by the 55 year old did come as shocking to some as he has never really referred to his winning days in the past tense before. Tying for third at the British Open in 2008, he showed the world that age is just a number for him.
During his statements, the Australian also mentioned his discussion with Fred Couples, who his close friend and also a very accomplished golf player. Seeing how couples, being fifty one has won four champion Tour events hasn’t given up, Norman said he isn’t
intending on doing the same.
He said if he wanted to go back there and commit himself to practicing four or five days he could most definitely compete and win. Norman, calling the Lakes course severe, talked about how it will be easy for the professional players.
With the tournament not very far, Norman only had to say that if one has to win it, he has to be very, very, aggressive.
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