By In an exclusive interview with the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, Gareth Bale opens up about his deep connection to golf and its pivotal role in his football career. The Welsh football star reveals how golf provided him with a mental escape from the pressures and scrutiny of professional football.
Bale shares that his love for golf began relatively late during his time at Tottenham Hotspur, where he joined fellow teammates in the sport. Despite initially struggling with the game, he quickly became addicted to it, finding solace in the challenge of the golf course.
Throughout his illustrious football career, which included stints at Tottenham, Real Madrid, and representing Wales internationally, Bale used golf as a tool to maintain mental sanity amidst the constant pressures and media scrutiny of professional football. He describes golf as providing him with a sense of freedom and a much-needed break from the demands of football.
Despite the inherent frustrations of golf, Bale found solace in the mental space it provided, allowing him to reset and recharge after big games or intense training sessions. He attributes golf to giving him the calmness and clarity necessary to navigate the rigors of his football career.
Bale also discusses his involvement as an ambassador for Steph Curry’s ‘Underrated Golf’ initiative, which aims to make golf more accessible to young people from diverse backgrounds. He believes that initiatives like Underrated Golf are crucial for the future of the sport, as they provide opportunities for individuals from all walks of life to participate in and enjoy golf, ultimately contributing to its growth and development worldwide.
