Most famous for his “shot heard round the world,” professional golfer Shaun Micheel catapulted his career into full swing with his victory at the 2003 PGA Championship.
Yet, after his victory, Micheel, 37, began struggling with an unusual lack of energy, fatigue and depressed mood, which not only affected his golf game, but his overall well-being. He suffered for over a year before finding out that his symptoms were the result of a serious medical condition: hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone or just “low T.”
Micheel, known for coming through with what is arguably one of the greatest pressure shots in major championship history, found he wasn’t able to handle the game.
“More than ever before, I was very tired on the golf course during competitions, and it was hard to stay motivated,” explained Micheel. “I even had difficulty dealing with the stress of the game.”
Once considered energetic and lively both on and off the course, the pro golfer of 14 years began to struggle with these symptoms at home.
“My lack of energy made it hard to share everyday jobs with my wife, such...