Morgan Hoffmann on Monday announced that he has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.In a blog post on The Players' Tribune, Hoffmann details his struggle to obtain a diagnosis, which he finally received in November of last year.Muscluar dystrophy is an incurable disease that results in the progressive loss of muscle mass. Per the Mayo Clinic, "some people who have muscular dystrophy will eventually lose the ability to walk. Some may have trouble breathing or swallowing."Hoffmann, 28, writes that he first started noticing the deterioration of his right pectoral muscle in 2011."That was the beginning of a five-year period of misdiagnoses, frustration and confusion," he writes. "I visited over 25 doctors. While they were 'racking their brains,' my weakness progressed, my swing speed decreased and I continued to lose muscle in my chest. Today my entire right pec is almost gone."Throughout the piece - entitled "So Damn Lucky" - Hoffmann reminisces about his childhood and his life in golf before setting new goals for what he hopes to achieve in his professional and personal lives."But I believe now that this is why I was put on this earth so that when a child is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, there will be a cure; there will be people to help with mental, nutritional and physical training guidance. And especially so that no disease will ever hinder a little boys or girls passion for life," he writes.As for his long-term health, Hoffmann admits he isn't sure what to expect."Even though the type of muscular dystrophy that I have doesnt pose an immediate threat to my life, there is a good chance that it will shorten it," writes. "I dont know when that will happen, because theres no way to gauge the speed at which the disease will spread."A sign of his determination and his continued positivity, Hoffmann recorded his best finish in a PGA Tour event in February of this year, tying for second at the Honda Classic.So far he has made four starts in the 2017-18 season, with two missed cuts and two ties for 23rd. Early in the piece, he refers to the last few months as "the most trying" of his life, stating that he has a "a new reality now, and a new purpose."That purpose is to raise money and awareness to combat his disease. An early step in that process, he writes, will be a soon-to-be-announced charity golf event at his home course, the Arcola Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey.He also remains undeterred in his quest to finally breakthrough into the winner's circle."This disease wont keep me from achieving my dream of winning on the PGA Tour and it shouldnt keep anyone else from chasing their dreams either," he writes.To read the full piece, click here.
108 Fort Howell Dr Hilton Head Island SC The Palmetto Hall Plantation Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by two very recognizable names
Port Royal Plantation & Resort - 4 tips - Foursquare
The lives lost in the Parkland school shooting Seventeen students and teachers were killed on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the second-deadliest shooting at a U.S. public
To Honor Parkland Victims, David Best Is Building A Temple
Putting Tips: 7 Ways to Become a Putting Machine according to a Golf Magazine-sponsored study conducted at the Pinehurst Golf Academy. All of these flawed reads add up to lots of lost
Putting Tip: Why The World's Best Putters Are "Spot Putters
"I think the USGA thinks that we're better than we actually are, if that makes sense," McIlroy said. "I think they overthink it. I think that, and I don't want to single out (USGA Executive Director) Mike Davis here, I think it's a collective thought process. We were talking about this yesterday.
Rory McIlroy calls out USGA over course setups - Sports News Bay
The two friends recently took a break from their busy schedules — Choi just launched an excellent KCET show called Broken Bread, while Favreau is prepping both the Lion King remake and the new
The Masters Leaderboard: Angel Cabrera, KJ Choi Move Into 2nd
After struggling through his opening round, Clark was disqualified from the Players Championship for signing an incorrect scorecard.
Tony Danza in the stands-a: Players slip in crazy quotes for
Desperate times call for desperate measures, when money is on the line. In the Instagram post below, Justin Thomas shows a shirtless Tom Lovelady hacking out of the water during a cash match at Medalist in South Fla.
Watch: Shirtless Lovelady blasts from the water - World
Koepka hoping to find 'rhythm' ahead of PGA title defense. By Will Gray. Koepka lost in a playoff to Sergio Garcia at this event in 2016, when it was held across town at Las Colinas, but this
Koepka hoping to find 'rhythm' ahead of PGA title defense
Hard to believe he's missed four putts from inside five feet this week, but no problem on that one. But Woods misses the birdie putt from there for a disappointing par. Pre-round. Tiger
TT Postscript: Woods (68) overcomes short misses, near injury
Hello from the Magic Tavern is an improvised comedy podcast hosted and produced by Arnie Niekamp. The podcast is set in the fictional world of Foon, a magical realm where a fictionalized version of Niekamp is trapped after falling through a dimensional rift in Chicago.
Brandel Chamblee questioned Ian Poulter's desire to win the Players Championship over the weekend, and Poulter is "not interested" in talking about it. Menu . "I play to win. End of story
Ian Poulter "not interested" in talking about critics of his
The documentary series "Driven" will return in May 2019 with an all-access look at the Alabama and Auburn men's golf teams - college golf's version of the Iron Bowl. The four-part series
Alabama, Auburn rivalry the focus of new 'Driven' documentary
0 Comments