Is It Possible for a Rap Battle to Encourage Golf Course Success? In a surprising combination of music and sports, PGA Tour player Viktor Hovland has used Eminem’s famous rap battles in “8 Mile” as motivation to improve his on-course performance. But what connection does a movie about freestyle rap competitions have to the tranquil professional golf course?
Viktor Hovland’s candid approach: Learning from Eminem’s ‘8 Mile’
In a fascinating interview, Hovland was asked if he was transparent about his swing adjustments and coaching choices throughout the previous 12 months. In response to a question about why he avoids using clichéd, ambiguous answers, Hovland outlined his mindset by citing Eminem’s tactic in “8 Mile.”
During a rap fight in the movie’s climax, Eminem’s character anticipates and corrects his own shortcomings, leaving his opponent without any ammunition. Hovland observes a similarity in the way he talks about his game: “I don’t mind being honest. I think if you hold it in, it almost becomes—the fear almost becomes bigger instead of when you speak the truth out there, you kind of desensitize it in a way. Maybe it’s not the best analogy, but if you’ve seen ‘8 Mile’ with Eminem there, it’s like before his final rap battle, he kind of disses himself. It’s like: Here I am, what else you got on me?” This openness is a reflection of Hovland’s conviction that by publicly recognizing his difficulties, their influence is lessened and he is free to focus on his progress without having to worry about hidden anxieties.
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