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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

That happens in pretty much every sport. As they move up in levels the competitions gets stronger.

I had a friend who excelled in four sports. He was the running back for one of the largest high schools in the country. He also pitched and batted over .500 in high school and was the captain of the basketball and hockey team. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs and spent several years being jockeyed back and forth between the minors and majors. What he found put was that almost everyone at the major league level had a similar background. After being the best at everything for his whole life now he was just another player. Those that go to the top of their sport are the best of the best.

My friend was also an excellent golfer and won his city championship a few times.

I was a decent golfer myself but when I went up against mini tour and future PGA tour players I could not compete. I would play my absolute best and get beaten, at times, by 5-8 shots.

It's one thing to be very good but it's another to be the best of the best.

Exactly, once they leave their local or college bubble reality kicks in.