It’s cool to see 53 year old Steve Stricker tied for 2nd going into the third round of the Phoenix Open

Here is a cool story about him



In 1997, a 30 year old Steve Stricker was paired for the first time with the 21-year old phenom Tiger Woods.

2/ After the round, Stricker would tell his wife (also his caddie) he was thinking about quitting the game. When he played Tiger he saw a person he couldn’t beat.

3/ How could he compete against someone that could drive the ball 50-yards longer, straighter, have shorter, better iron shots, better putts, etc.

Stricker points to that round of golf with Tiger as the start of a 10-year slump that would result in him losing his tour card.

4/ Stricker would make his comeback when he refocused on his strength, his accuracy and putting. Stricker would win comeback player of the year in 2006 and win 9-times on the PGA Tour.

5/ He started winning when he stopped comparing his game to Tiger, and focused on his own game. 

It’s the same with investing. Don’t compare yourself to others. Focus on your own game.