Bernhard Langer will play his last Masters tournament this year. Although he has huge problems, the golf veteran is ready to show the world that he can make history at this competition and leave his mark once again.
In an interview with the media, Langer pointed out that his motive for playing at the Masters is not to win, given that he is in serious age. Nevertheless, he wants to be a part of this story, excited before the start of one of the biggest tournaments in the world of golf.
“So I’m not going in there with a mindset of winning anymore, that train has passed.
But trying to still perform and show some good shots and hopefully be there on the weekend.”- Langer said, as quoted by Mirror.
The popular golfer stressed that it was not easy to return to the golf courses after recovery, but he was sure that time would come. However, the experienced golfer is aware that he is still not 100%, and it seems that he is not particularly optimistic that he will ever be.
Although he manages to walk nine holes, he emphasizes that he’s riding a cart.
The German golfer hopes to play a great tournament, dreaming of making the cut
“To get back to where I was and I always thought I would come back, it was just a matter of when and how.
So it was a long and tough process. It still is. I’m not 100 percent and maybe I never will be, but walking is still difficult. So I’ve been riding a cart for the most part – well, walking 18 holes.
I can walk, I’m okay walking nine holes, but then I get a little fatigued and stiff and all that kind of stuff. It’s still a process trying to get better in that department. I’m hoping to play great, and I have to play great to make the cut because the course is so long for me that nothing but great will do it.”- he concluded.
Bernhard Langer talks about retirement
Speaking about retirement, Bernhard admitted that he never knew exactly when he would retire. Playing golf, he always knew that health is number one, and the main condition for playing this sport in the long run.
His hunger and desire for the game and success is truly impressive. Despite his age, he strives to play with the best golfers in the world, and to show that age is just a number.
