The ongoing PGA Tour features the best players in the golfing world. While spectators tend to notice the best shots of players, the inner demons remain unacknowledged until the player takes the courage to talk about it. One such player is giving his best shot at the ongoing PGA Tour. Turning into a birdie machine, he recently grabbed a two-shot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship 2023.

Not only this, he finished off his second consecutive eight-under 64 and delivered the best 36-hole start on the PGA Tour. However, it is not without its own share of challenges. While it seems easy, the golfer reflects on the psychological underpinnings that have a major influence on the game.

Fans React as Villegas Talks About Challenges That Shroud Golfing

A four-time PGA Tour winner, Camilo Villegas has not secured a major win in the past 10 years. However, his big splash in the World Wide Technology Championship this year may give him the required breakthrough. In a recent interview, when enquired whether his performance that landed him in the contention scares him, he responded:

“Let me be honest, let’s tell the viewer out there, people think that we just kind of chill out here and we’re very comfortable doing what we’re doing.” Villegas added, “There’s a lot of demons out here and when you’ve been doing it for a long time, golf is hard.”

Cherishing his response, fans have come forth to express their full support for Camilo Villegas. One of the fans commented, “Very honest assessment of what it’s like out there, these guys are grinding.” Golf requires commitment and perseverance, and Villegas certainly embodies these traits.

Another fan praised Villegas for his honesty. He wrote, “Well said from the heart!” Yet another fan reflected on the technicalities of the game to remark, “Golf is Hard!” Given that golf is complicated, players need to focus both on technical as well mental aspects.

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Most fans are overwhelmed seeing Villegas open up about the struggles. One of them wrote, “The absolute truth! Some are honest, some are not! When you are, you have already worked on those demons, things a lot of veterans don’t do. Keep it rolling!”

Another praised his gameplay, saying, “Gotta see him play 30 sec or less -he stripes the ball -no practice swing, no chatter, no monkey business -People should emulate his pace of play.”

A fan wrote, “Go Camillo!”, while cheering him for the upcoming game. Given that Villegas is continuously delivering good rounds this season, an admirer observed, “Playing good 4 rounds every week is extremely hard.”

Camilo Grabs Solo 5th Position at 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship

As Villegas recently grabbed a two-shot lead in the PGA Tour’s WWT Championship, it has offered fans a ray of hope. His major win PGA Tour is under a spell of drought since 2014. Fans are hopeful that he may break the streak this season. Following the eighth 36-hole lead last week, he delivered an iconic second round at the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which has landed him a solo 5th.

Given that Villegas is en route landing himself in the winner’s circle again, it is an emotional moment for his fans.

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