And take into account Shef's last few starts, he was a good bet to be near the lead compared to others at the end , even if he did not win. In his previous 9 starts he was no worse than 4th only twice.
Golf is really a game of mind controlling the bodies judgement maybe more than other sports. I was I wonder how good Tim Herron and john Daly could have been if they never drank alcohol. I never did as well with a hangover compared to no hangover. A slight bump of the head or fight with the wide could affect the putting judgement or the whole game. Sehfflers putting may never be any better?
Winning your first tourney and getting over $1,000,000 might affect your will to win, forever .i.e. number 1 NBA draft picks can bomb out.
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