NICK’S RYDER CUP SLIP-
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MOSE MASOE plans to use his traumatic experiences to help other players in the future.
He will never play again and is simply happy that he can now walk a little and play with his kids.
But Masoe is convinced the last few months can help him forge a new career.
He said: “I am just trying to recover and do my rehab as much as I can but I do want to work in the mental health side of the game at some point.
“It’s something I’m really looking forward to.
“I’m going to start some courses and hopefully I can do some mentoring and citing. Some days can be a bit frustrating but then I remember that it could be worse. I was in bed unable to move for six weeks and look where I am now.”
Medical staff are convinced that Masoe’s positive mindset has had a direct influence on how rapidly he is recovering.
Masoe, 31, agrees and although he still has a long way to go, he admits he wishes he’d always had this mindset.
He said: “This is the worst injury I have ever had but I wouldn’t say it’s the worst one mentally.
“I look back and think that if I’d had this mindset before I would have come through previous injuries a lot better. I mental health work. Everybody is finding it tough with coronavirus but I also think I could be helpful for young players.
“There is a lot of pressure on young kids coming into the game. I think I could help them deal with things.” had a bad knee injury when I was at St George and that really got me down mentally.
“But this one is quite easy to get through because of the positivity I have.”
The help of Carissa, daughters Evie-rose, seven, and Marlowe, four, plus 12-year-old son Benson who lives in Australia, has also been massive.
He said: “They have been awesome. Carissa has always been my rock, even before the injury.
“Our baby son is due in July which is so exciting to look forward to.”
SIR NICK FALDO has claimed the Ryder Cup will be cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The six-time Major winner blurted out the worst kept secret in golf after Dustin Johnson won the Travelers Championship.
Nine of the world’s top 10 in Connecticut were Americans, with Rory Mcilroy the leading
European down in tied 11th place.
Faldo (left), who was commentating at the time, said: “Unfortunately with the Ryder Cup being cancelled, being moved on a year, it would have been good timing for America right now.”
Back in London, Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk quickly
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THE list of people who have helped Mose Masoe is endless and the gentle giant admits he’ll be forever in their debt.
Medical workers are high on the list as well as team-mates and coach Tony Smith. The players’ wives also organised a socially-distanced baby shower for pregnant partner Carissa in their back garden.
But the man Masoe believes is a saint is RFL Benevolent Fund general manager Stephen Ball (right) who steps in when someone in the rugby league world faces tragedy or trauma.
Masoe said: “He likes to go under the radar. People don’t know him because he goes about things quietly but he’s been awesome. He’s made life so much easier for me and my family.” added: “That has not been confirmed. I think we are expecting an announcement next week.”
That announcement, promised by the end of the month, is set to confirm another rejig of the golfing calendar with the Ryder Cup delayed to 2021 while the President’s Cup will be pushed back to 2022.