South African Open champion Dylan Naidoo shares inside look at life on DP World Tour

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<p>Past South African Open Champion Dylan Naidoo breaks down the reality of touring — from battling extreme weather to making vital mid-week swing adjustments. Photo: Supplied</p>

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<p>I managed to catch up with a past South African Open Champion, Dylan Naidoo, about life on the DP World Tour. This serves as a great insight into parents wanting their kids to turn pro, as well as golfers who see pro life as the way of the future.</p>

<p>"Every week on the DP World Tour is a totally different test. I have faced freezing, gale-force winds one week and sweltering heat the next, literally in back-to-back events. The grass types and how firm the turf is are probably the biggest factors, so Monday to Wednesday is key time to dial in those details. I have to make equipment tweaks and technical adjustments to execute the right shots for that specific course.</p>

<p>"In my swing, I'm really focusing on keeping my height in the backswing, especially during the second half where I have a bad habit of lowering too early. I need to do this and make sure I complete my turn. On the range, and sometimes on the course too, it really boils down to one simple cue: 'Tall, complete backswing.'</p>

<p>"One of the biggest challenges out here is adapting to all the different course designs, but this year has been a lot easier as I’ve already seen about half of them from last season. It sounds small, but just stepping into a clubhouse and knowing where everything is gives the brain a little less to worry about.</p>

<p>"It frees up a lot of mental energy.</p>