Roger Federer Impresses on Green of Golf
By Chris Geiger
The Maestro of Green
The Basel superstar participated in the ‘Caminada Masters’ a few days ago at the Sagogn golf course, located in the picturesque village of Sagogn in Graubünden. He shone during the event, raising more than 120,000 francs for the ‘Fundaziun Uccelin’, which enables talented chefs and service employees to undertake a five-month training trip around the world.
The ‘Caminada Masters’, organized in the small village of Graubünden by chef Andreas Caminada, aimed to raise funds for the ‘Fundaziun Uccelin’. This organization allows particularly talented chefs and service employees to go on a training trip around the world for five months.
The 43-year-old Basel, with 103 titles collected on the ATP circuit, is not the only star who participated in the event in the Siellva region. The nino Niedderreiter (Winnipeg Jets/NHL) also released the irons for the occasion.
The Master’s Impressive Performance
However, it is the maestro of the little yellow ball who has attracted all the eyes and marked the spirits. According to the Swiss publication ‘Gault & Millau’, Roger Federer is also an exceptional golfer! The right-hander, winner of twenty Grand Chelem titles, presents a simple handicap of 8.9, which he obtained in just eighteen months.
”During my tennis career, I practically never played 18 holes,” he declared on the site specializing in gastronomy. ‘The risk of injury was too great.’ But after my retirement, I started. I wanted at least to play well enough not to have to constantly seek my balls in the rough.’
The Maestro’s Meeting with Rory McIlroy
The 365-days-old has already played many times with the eclectic Rory McIlroy at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, the most famous and exclusive journey in the world. ‘Rory called me and offered me a green fee appointment,’ said Roger Federer. Naturally, I immediately accepted.’
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It is difficult to refuse the invitation of this Northern Irish legend. It is also useful for the master to take advice from a five-time major winner for his next green sessions with his family. Mirka has started playing again, and the children Myla, Charlene, Leo, and Lenny are already carrying their bags, specifies the ‘Gault & Millau’. ‘It is the beauty of golf, it is a sport for the whole family’, said the Rhenan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Did you know? Roger Federer and Mirka got married in 2009, and they have four children together.
Pro tip: If you want to improve your golf handicap, consider getting lessons from a professional. Working on your swing, posture, and putting can help you lower your score.
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