{"id":385,"date":"2018-04-09T11:51:18","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T10:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2023-08-09T15:54:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:54:43","slug":"george-groves","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/george-groves\/","title":{"rendered":"51 – George Groves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I caught up with George Groves in the south-east corner of Portugal, at a training camp put on by his golf college. With a month of training and study ahead of him, and also the prospect of graduating in July, we talked about how he is working on his game, his hopes for a career in the golf industry and how he intends to achieve a goal which eludes 99.9% of all golfers. That goal – is to reach a plus handicap.<\/p>\n

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So George is on a mission, a mission to become the best player he can become. George has devoted the last couple of years at the golf college to achieve his goal. He recognises that golf has given him much needed confidence with the people that he meets.<\/p>\n

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The Erbs Palsy, which is the result of a medical accident at birth \u201cdoesn\u2019t really affect\u201d George, and he says that he \u201ccan do anything really\u201d. With only 20% movement and perhaps a little higher percentage of strength, there must be some movements that are impossible or at best extremely difficult I ask.<\/p>\n

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George responds with a couple of light-hearted comments saying that, his teammates can recognise his swing due to the lack of extension, and that the moves for the \u201cYMCA\u201d dance are thankfully beyond him.<\/p>\n

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NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND – JULY 13: George Groves of England tees off the first hole during the EDGA Scottish Open on Day Three of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2019 in North Berwick, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unexpectedly George tells me that his heroes in golf are from three different eras. Gary Player, Nick Faldo and Jason Day, and when asked about his dream four-ball partners he nominates \u201cJack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Sergio Garcia.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND – JULY 14: Mike Browne in action on the 18th hole during the final round of the EDGA Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 14, 2019 in North Berwick, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is a young man who knows not only about the current top players but also about those from the past. With his new found confidence he is at ease when saying that golf is about enjoyment, and he understands the see-saw nature of emotion that every player experiences.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSome days you feel great, but on other days you hate yourself.\u201d With such a perspective, it is likely that George will be very level-headed as he progresses as a player.<\/p>\n

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George recognises that it is an important year, but at no time do I get the feeling that he is putting himself under pressure. Far from it, he seems to be calm and looking forward to playing in events as he pursues his goal.<\/p>\n

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With help from family and friends, he intends to play many tournaments in 2018 and recognises that without their support he could not afford to play.<\/p>\n

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He embodies the advice that he is keen to pass onto others with similar disabilities, \u201cDon\u2019t let it [disability] stop you, just keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Good advice from a young player with a wise head.<\/p>\n

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