‘I Broke Down and I Cried’: Defending Champion Opens About His Rough Patch Ahead of His Title Defense
In the world of golf, where champions are crowned and legacies are forged, there lies a defending champion preparing for his title defense. Behind the gleaming trophies and triumphant moments, there is a captivating tale of struggle and vulnerability that unveils the human side of a golfing legend.
This defending champion, known for his past glories and remarkable skill on the course, now finds himself navigating a rough patch ahead of his highly anticipated title defense.
Billy Horschel, the esteemed seven-time PGA Tour winner and defending champion of The Memorial Tournament, has opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he has experienced during a challenging season. While Horschel has managed to secure a few top-ten finishes since his remarkable victory at Muirfield Village, the past year has been filled with ups and downs for the American golfer, including disappointing performances and missed cuts.
In a heartfelt revelation, Horschel shared the breaking point he reached during two specific tournaments, the Arnold Palmer Invitational and RBC Heritage. Engaging in a spirited discussion with his statistical expert, Mark Horton, and caddie, Mark Fulcher, in the parking lot of Bay Hill, Horschel found himself overwhelmed by a surge of emotions.
