ACCORDING TO SOURCES, Paul Goydos, the affable journeyman who finished second to Sergio Garcia at The Players Championship, will offer individualized instruction to PGA Tour players to help them develop and enhance their personalities.Many golf observers have criticized the PGA Tour for being devoid of personality in recent years. Goydos, who this past week charmed the media and golf fans even in defeat, will set out to change the negative perception one Tour player at a time.
In an age of swing coaches, short game gurus, golf psychologists, nutritionists, fitness instructors, sports agents, business managers, personal assistants - did I miss any? - the emergence of the personality coach is probably long overdue, said a Tour insider.
I think Paul Goydos is the right man for the job.
Goydos will reportedly offer a range of services to include clich avoidance, role play, quips and asides, case studies of past personality greats, fan interaction 101, mastering the media conference and carefree body language.
Goydos client list will be confidential, but well know who they are as they make personality gains, said the Tour source. The 16-year veteran will continue to play Tour events in addition to coaching.
Asked if he could foresee a day on Tour when a personality trailer would be parked alongside the fitness trailer, the source said, I dont see why not. It would show the Tours commitment to personality and hopefully widen our fan base.
-The Armchair Golfer
(This is an ARMCHAIR GOLF spoof.)
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