Rafael Campos hasn’t been on the PGA Tour in the past two seasons. Campos was able to get a spot in Corales Puntacana Championship, in the Dominican Republic, despite playing with some of the best players on the PGA Tour.
Campos spoke out about the recent changes he made to his team, and how he prepares for games now as compared to a few months back.
“Yeah. I’ve lost approximately 40 to 45 pounds over the past five months,” he stated when he met with media at the Puntacana Club and Resort. “It was because last year was really bad, inconsistent, and injuries were really bad in the middle of the year. For the past four years, I have struggled through all of this, and I finally had enough.
“It makes me really angry sometimes that I waited so much to make these kinds of changes. Five months ago, I established a great team, including a nutritionist, chiropractor and trainer as well as a manager. We’re doing great work now that we have a new team.
Campos is frustrated that he took so long to make changes but Campos knows perseverance will bring the desired results.
He said, “I cannot express how grateful I am for my team,” It feels amazing to be able to work non-stop, it’s true. It was to prevent injuries. We are losing weight and learning how to eat. To be honest, it’s much easier than people believe. I can eat whatever I want, all I have to do is make sure I snack often throughout the day.
“I feel amazing, I truly do. All the hard work I have put in over the past five months, I believe will bring me success. Although I don’t know the exact date, I know that they will. I am doing the right thing and I am just upset that I have waited too long for this type of change. However, I’m feeling great right now and I can make this change. My mental state is much better and healthier.
Campos was 48th at the Puerto Rico Open earlier in the month. He was T-28 at the Puntacana Championship last season.
By: Riley Hamel
Title: This PGA Tour journeyman says he's down 40-plus pounds and ready to roll at the Corales Puntacana Championship
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/corales-puntacana-championship-rafael-campos-life-changes-diet/
Published Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:34 +0000
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