After an upset win in his first professional start in the Kansas Wichita OpenRicky Castillo’s golf career got off to an undefeated start.
As it turns out, this is only the second sport.
In this week lowlyThe University of Florida star turned professional golfer recently revealed that his extraordinary skills on the course are second only to those on the golf course. last Favorite sport: ping pong.
“I haven’t really played ping pong in a long time,” he said. “I know this is going to sound kind of cocky, but I stopped playing because I got too good and people didn’t want to play with me anymore.”
Castillo told hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz that he learned how to pitch while a student at the University of Florida. Soon though, his skills begin to outpace those of his classmates. Before long, he had a ping pong table to himself — the undisputed champion, yes, but also a competitor with no one to fight.
“Like, I’m just bored because I beat everybody every single time, and it’s not fun anymore,” Castillo said. “There’s no need. I’d rather play left-handed or anything for it to actually be a game.”
Castillo’s career as a golfer appears to have had a magical start on the Korn Ferry Tour. He certainly hopes that you will take the same form as him on the table.
Well, maybe with a little more work.
“Every time I win without even trying, it’s not fun,” he said. “So I haven’t played for a long time.”
To hear the rest of Castillo’s interview with Subpar, check out the link below.