Compared with other more confrontational sports, golf is more suitable for a wider range of people, up to ninety-nine down to just walk, you can enjoy the fun of this sport. Naturally, golfers will also have longer careers and will not be "going downhill at 35", and Mickelson, 50, even won a grand slam title again at this year's PGA Championship, successfully showing that the age of golfers is only a less important number.
Despite their enviable long career advantages, not every golfer chooses to stay on the field until retirement. After retiring, what professions will golfers choose to pursue? Today, let's take a look at what they all do after not playing the tour?
Grieg Norman – entrepreneur and philanthropist
Won the highest world ranking: Top 1
Number of victories: 88 tour titles, 2 Grand Slam titles
(Image from Greg Norman's personal social media account)
Mr. Jaws is definitely one of the most successful players in the transition, and the corporate investments he has created include stadium design, clothing, liquor, real estate, restaurants, wakeboarding and a bunch of more. In addition to this, he founded a charitable foundation and often organized and attended charity events.
Anthony King – Healthcare Entrepreneur
Won the highest world ranking: Top 6
Number of wins: 3 PGA Tour champions, 2008 Ryder Cup team victories
(Image source: Anthony Kim Tracker)
Anthony King, now 36, was definitely a formidable force at the height of his career that could not be ignored in the high world, but after his injury, he chose to retire at the age of 26. In a 2015 interview with the Golf Channel, he said that golf is a pleasant memory for him, but he will not return to the tour. He has now joined the healthcare industry, making venture capital with caddies he worked with before.
David Lynn – Real Estate Tycoon
Won the highest world ranking: Top 34
Wins: 2 European Tour winners, 2012 PGA Championship runners-up
(Image credit: David Lynn)
At the 2012 PGA Championship, Lynn eventually lost to Northern Ireland golf champion McIlroy, but also received a check for 750,000 euros, and then he chose to retire. "I've spent it before I get that bonus check," recalls Lynn, who said he bought 14 apartments in one go, as well as the house he currently lives in, a month before the race. So far, he owns more than 35 properties and is a proper "charter company".
Jean van der Weide – UNICEF Ambassador
Won the highest world ranking: Top 71
Number of victories: 2 European Tour victories, 1999 British Open runner-up
(Image source: Van De Velde Jean)
The Frenchman chose to retire from the European Tour after 2011 and began a different career. Initially, he continued to be active in the industry as a commentator and expert, but after 2012 he was nominated as UNICEF's Ambassador to France. He was also the second athlete to win the profession, the last to take on the position was French footballer Lilian Thuram.