With Compelling Statements About Mental Health, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler Open Their Hearts About Dealing with Concerns: ‘Doesn’t Define Who I Am’

Golf often finds a calming yet obsessive reliance amongst veterans. While the game works as a health-enhancing physical activity, it also acts as a road to tranquility in a busy world. To support the mental cause, the PGA Tour has initiated the importance of its well-being throughout the month. The move saw some of its golfers, including major championship winners Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas, have their say regarding the growing issue.

Scottie Scheffler cites defining scores to frame own persona

After a remarkable season in 2022, World No. 2 Scheffler is on the hunt for another PGA Tour title. The 26-year-old leads the AT&T Byron Nelson after 36-holes, but can he maintain his composure for yet another triumph?

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A lot of that could depend upon his mental clarity, something he decided to speak about in a press conference. “For me, golf doesn’t define who I am as a person,” he said. “If I shoot 75 tomorrow here in the tournament, I’m not going to be defined by the 75, and it’s going to be the same thing if I shoot 59.”

While has couldn’t card a 59, Scheffler has done more than enough to shoot twin rounds of 64 to lead the event by a single stroke. If he retains this position after Sunday’s final round, it will mark Scheffler’s third PGA Tour victory this season after winning at the WM Phoenix Open and the Players Championship earlier this year.

Justin Thomas advises the use of psychologists to improve mental health

Elsewhere, two-time major championship winner, Justin Thomas, had a different outlook on the subject of mental health. “For me, it’s getting the confidence and just the inner self-belief is a big part of it,” he claimed.

Furthermore, the 30-year-old advised those troubled with their mental health to consult a specialist. “But I talk to somebody. I use a sports psychologist in all areas. I’m not just talking [about] golf, talking about life, anything that can help me kind of get things up and out of me,” he said.

Scientifically speaking, golf plays a crucial aspect in improving one’s mental well-being. It checks the boxes of a mood-lifting activity played at an unperturbed pace, while also improving focus and balance. Like the R&A last year, the PGA Tour is creating awareness in the ongoing Mental Health Awareness Month, which could see further events lined up in the next few weeks.

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