‘Very hard to live with’: Course designer Tom Doak reveals personal toll of his job
Renowned golf course designer Tom Doak has opened up about the personal toll his job has taken on him. In an interview with Fire Pit Collective, Doak, 65, said that the stress of designing and building courses has led to health issues, including high blood pressure and anxiety. “It’s very hard to live with,” Doak said. “The stress is so intense.” Despite the challenges faced by Doak, he remains passionate about his work. “I love what I do,” he said. “I just wish it didn’t take such a toll on me.”