{"id":738,"date":"2016-01-26T22:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/?p=738"},"modified":"2021-07-12T20:52:14","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T20:52:14","slug":"qa-with-charl-schwartzel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/the-range\/blog\/qa-with-charl-schwartzel\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A WITH CHARL SCHWARTZEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does the game of golf mean to you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Determination, perseverance, patience, frustration. It’s a game that plays with your emotions and I think that is why it remains such a challenge \u2013 you will never conquer it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your practice routine? Does your routine change for majors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gym 3-5 times a week and practice golf every day when preparing for tournaments. For majors, I will start a month in advance, trying to get my body to peak on the week of play, and obviously I will try make sure that every part of my game is in top shape.
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What part of your game do you enjoy practicing most?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chipping, because of the variety of shots there are to play with different clubs. You have to use so much imagination, it requires so much feel, and it’s a lot of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How competitive are you when you play with your dad and brother?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All I wanted to do was to beat my dad as a junior \u2013 he was a scratch player, so it took me some time. My brother still plays really good golf and every time we play we play for something. It’s a good rivalry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best golf tip you were ever given?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grip, stance, posture, rhythm, balance. It is the 5 basics that I have built my whole game around, and still do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What performance stat do you pay the most attention to?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I look at all of them, for the simple reason of trying to see which one is the worst so that I can improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For golfers looking to improve their game, how important is being fitted for clubs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Very. Every person swings the club different. With modern technology you can make the clubs fit your game and not have to change your game to fit your clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any specific performance indicators that you look for when being fitted for new clubs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With drivers, I look at spin rate and launch angle, because if I get the right spin and launch I will get my maximum distance and accuracy. 
Irons need to look good and feel good first, and then I look at consistency, which comes from a good ball flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was it like to win the Masters?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dream come true! It is one of those things you can’t really describe to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you pass the time during a weather delay? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time you end up talking a lot of nonsense with the guys, and if we are at Muirfield village I’ll drink a few milkshakes \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there one par-3 you’ve played that stands out as a favorite?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

16 at Augusta is super special, and it’s been good to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing what you know now about the game of golf, what advice would you give your younger self?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go find a less stressful job \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favorite golf movie of all time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caddy shack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you think about when you are alone on your farm in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s the only place I shutdown completely, golf doesn’t even cross my mind. I love being out in the middle of nowhere just being in nature, it’s a very peaceful feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have a new collection of sauces. What is your favorite flavor and why?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I obviously like all of them, but the Monkey gland is fantastic over meat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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