The Elusive Dream of Consistency in Professional Sports The Tour Championship has reached its midpoint at East Lake Golf Club, with Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland still leading at 19 under par.
As the tournament unfolds, it's impossible not to ponder the elusive nature of consistency in professional sports. Professional golf rewards steady hands and punishes erratic shot makers.
A single miscue can send even strong contenders plummeting down the leaderboard, while consecutive birdies can propel an underdog into contention overnight.