In 2006 Tiger Woods was said to be the highest-paid professional athlete in the world having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements. Golf Digest predicted that Woods would become the world's first billionaire athlete by 2010.
Walter Hagen (1892-1969) may have been the first person to make his living playing professional golf and he could also very well be the first athlete to earn a million dollars in his career.
Today there are thousands of professional golfers making their livings competing in golf, many of whom are making 6 figures every year. Countless more talented golfers-- young and old, from around the world--aspire to do the same.
If you are one of these competitors, or if you aspire to be, this section of Competitive-Golfer.com is for you.
Here you will find:
- Information on the various professional tours around the world and links to their various websites. Check these sites for up to date information specific to each tour, including their current schedules
- Mental tips and techniques for getting the very most from your game
- Suggestions for conquering some of the many challenges inherent to competitive golf at every level of play
- Tour specific recommendations for getting through qualifying, managing time, securing sponsors, finding an agent, getting endorsements, etc.
- History, background and evolution of the various professional tours and more..
Future Articles:
Links to Professional Golf Tours
Managing Your Life On Tour
Tips for Finding a Professional Golf Sponsor
Getting Through Qualifying School
Making the Transition to "The Next Level"
Articles:
PGA Tour Drug Testing, Are You Prepared?
Expert Coaching for Major Tour Players
Tips for Champions Tour and Competitive Senior Golfers
Tips for Making Your Mini-Tour and
Developmental Tour Experience Great
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