My Take on Following Brian Morris’s Golf Journey
So, I heard about this guy, Brian Morris, getting a shot at a PGA Tour event. Wasn’t really following the Korn Ferry Tour closely, but the story kinda jumped out at me. A club pro, battling cancer, getting this chance. It just felt different, you know?
I remember catching some news about it leading up. Didn’t really know what to expect. Golf’s tough, ridiculously tough, even when you’re 100% healthy. So, this guy, dealing with Stage IV cancer… it’s hard to even wrap your head around it.
I made a point to actually check the scores that week, more than I usually do for those smaller tours. Found myself pulling for him, not really for a win, ’cause let’s be real, the odds were astronomical. It was more about just seeing him out there, doing the thing.
Watching the Highlights
Saw some clips later. Him hitting shots, walking the fairway, sometimes using a cart with his brother on the bag. It wasn’t about perfect swings or low numbers. It was about the grit. The sheer will to be there, competing. That’s what got me.
Honestly, it put some things in perspective for me. We all complain about little stuff day-to-day, right? A bad shot on the course, a tough day at work. Then you see someone like Brian, facing something huge, and still showing up, still grinding.
What I Did After
It didn’t make me wanna overhaul my life or anything dramatic. But it did make me think. I actually went out to the range the next weekend. Wasn’t hitting them great, felt a bit clunky. Usually, I’d get frustrated, maybe pack it in early.
This time, though, I kinda remembered that image of Brian Morris playing. Just kept hitting balls. Focused on the process, not just the result of each shot. Stayed out there longer than planned. Didn’t magically fix my swing, but my mindset felt… different. Calmer, maybe?
It’s just one of those stories that sticks with you. Not because of a trophy or a huge payout, but because of the human spirit part. Seeing someone face down massive adversity and still pursue their passion, even for a couple of days on a big stage. Yeah, that’s something.
