What else is there to do for a PGA Tour player during a long injury lay-off other than indulge in a few hobbies or take it easy until they can return to the course? While some may opt to complete postponed DIY work on their house or dedicate more hours to online gaming, Maverick McNealy chose to look at life from a different perspective in 2023 - literally.
The 27-year-old Californian has always had an interest in flying, and this year he completed his dream of becoming a fully-licensed pilot. Having been forced into a five-month absence from the PGA Tour as a result of tearing the ligament that connects the collar bone to the sternum, McNealy took advantage of the imposed layoff by getting up in the skies.
