The Elite Golfer

Few players have sustained championship winning performances over an extended period of time in the history of the game, which is reflected in the very exclusive “career grand slam” club. An elite touring athlete’s life can be both enriched and complicated by the necessity of international travel. High-profile, high-earning golfers may choose this approach, or have multiple properties to allow them to achieve a semblance of normality to their schedules when away from their main home. However, for the majority of tour golfers, available finance will be a major constraint to this approach and therefore they will likely base themselves in their home country when not competing. The requirement for frequent interstate or international travel may prove problematic if the elite golfer requires support staff to attend events. High-earning golfers may have the financial resources to appoint an S&C coach to travel with them and provide support throughout the season.