From triumphant victories as a two-time Ladies European Tour champion and the first woman to represent her country in the Solheim Cup in Wales, to a devastating bike accident and the unyielding specter of imposter syndrome, Becky Brewerton's journey to the top has been a rollercoaster ride.
Crashing at a street corner in Spain, just two weeks before a major tournament, left Brewerton with a concussion, a fractured skull, and shattered confidence. The impact of the crash left her unable to play the game she loved, and as her once consistent top-ten finishes turned into missed cuts and lackluster performances, her earnings dwindled and her hope for a professional golf career seemed to fade away.
But Brewerton's resilience and determination would not let her down. Despite battling severe anxiety and fear on the course, she refused to give up. She retraced her steps, looking back at the events that led her to this dark place. She acknowledged the role that her high-achieving mindset played in her struggle, as well as the pressure she put on herself to constantly perform.
"I had fear. Perhaps it was because something like that happened, but it was the first time I really got nervous on a golf course," Brewerton told CNN. "I closed my eyes and it was like a car was driving a thousand miles an hour for miles, and I couldn't think clearly because if I had, I would have noticed something was wrong and tried to do something about it instead of just going along with it."
With the help of a new coach and some mental training, Brewerton was able to put her fears behind her and find her way back to the top of her game. She began to trust herself again, to believe in her abilities and to channel that fear into motivation instead of self-doubt.
"Golf is a game of patience, and I think that's one of the things that helped me get through it all. It's a game that can teach you a lot about yourself," Brewerton said. "I'm glad I was able to find that out again."
Today, Brewerton is playing better than ever, with a third place finish in the Ladies European Tour Championship, and a string of top-10 finishes under her belt. She's rediscovered the joy of the game she loves, and she's determined to embrace every moment, even the nerve-wracking ones.
"It's a game that can teach you a lot about yourself," Brewerton said. "I want to embrace the feeling of being nervous and embracing the fear, and just going with it."
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