Often, people restrict themselves from doing things because they are afraid of something going wrong. Their fear pulls them back from their pursuits. But some people find a surge of energy that pushes them toward their pursuits even if they feel restricted in some ways.

One particular Florida-born golfer recently turned 50 and had been debating whether to play in the PGA Tour Champions. He had once playfully remarked that when he turned 50, he would probably be busy fishing and not playing golf. However, his mother changed his mind, and he recently shared with the public how this happened. 

Ryder Cup veteran thanks his mom for making his mind clear

Boo Weekley spoke at a press conference in the ongoing Ascension Charity Classic, at the Norwood Country Club, in Missouri. He spoke about how he never thought he’d make it this far. Soon after turning 50, in July this year, the people’s favorite has made a comeback into golf through the PGA Tour Champions.

Boo Weekley explained how his mother played a major role in convincing him to play golf again. She told him, “You can always go back to holding a shovel and digging ditches and you know, and you can run equipment so just have fun and enjoy it and see what happens.” 

Weekley fondly recalled how his mom asked him what was the worst thing that could happen if he did this was “Nothing.” One journalist in the conference shouted out, “Momma’s right.” Weekley laughed and warmly agreed. “Yeah, Momma’s right, you got that right. Momma’s always right.”

For context, the three-time PGA Tour winner has played little golf in the past six years, apart from odd appearances in 2017 and 2019. Weekley suffered from a condition called ‘tendinitis’ and it dragged him away from the golf courses.

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His charm is so powerful that a fan commented on this in the video. They said they are more interested in the tournament because Weekley is playing. Here is some history about the crowd-pleaser, for the unversed. 

Why people love Thomas ‘Boo’ Weekley 

Thomas Weekley is his real name and fans fondly call him Boo Weekley, after the Boo Boo Bear from Yogi’s Bear. So fondly, that most fans know him as Boo Weekley. Even the official records show his name as Boo Weekley and not by his actual first name.

Weekley is popular for his unconventional swing, which he developed on his own. He also has a unique celebration that involves him riding his driver like a horse after a good shot. The 50-year-old was part of the Ryder Cup team in both 2008 and 2010. With his antics in the events, he totally earned the attention of American golf fans. 

He currently holds the 52nd position in the Ascension Charity Classic with an even par. He is ahead of some popular names including John Daly, and Stephen Ames. Daly and Ames scored a 3-over and 2-over par, respectively.

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