Brian Morris on emotional PGA Tour debut in Bermuda: "It's been a ride!"
Brian Morris missed the cut at Port Royal Golf Course, but he will have inspired many golf fans with his bravery and perseverance
It didn't matter what score Brian Morris shot this week at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. There was no need to feel nervous and there was no need to worry about a bad shot.
After Morris rolled in his final putt of the week in the second round yesterday, he was overcome with emotion after the love and support he has received from golf fans this week.
Morris finished on 39-over-par and missed the cut at Port Royal Golf Course, but that is irrelevant. He lived his dream, a dream that very, very few people can relate to.
Two years ago, Brian was diagnosed with terminal cancer that had spread from his brain to his esophagus, stomach and neck. He has received over 30 chemotherapy treatments.
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This is why his score was irrelevant this week. The mere fact that Brian was able to compete in a tournament on the world's most competitive golf tour was enough.
"To be honest with you, from the first hole, the initial hole to right now it's been such a ride," Morris said after his second round.
"Like it's been so many cool people that I haven't met before, and I mean that from people who work for the tour, people who know events, you know, everybody's just been so cool to me, man. It's been absolutely amazing. I'll never forget this forever."
The drugs that Morris takes to treat his illness have caused neuropathy in his hands and feet. This means that he finds it hard to walk long distances.
This will have been even more of a challenge when the strong wind and rain arrived in the first round on Thursday, but Morris plugged on.
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Working as the head professional at Ocean View Golf Club in Bermuda, Morris had a core of fans supporting him all the way and he hopes his story can inspire other cancer patients to remain positive.
"I hope I inspire people, a lot of people because it's such a rough journey, man," Morris added.
"This is the hardest thing. And I'm not talking about golf, I'm talking about this battle. You know, it's the hardest thing ever. To be able to do this is amazing."
