There's the anxiety and anticipation of knowing you have four rounds to play. Having the ability to handle that is all part of the process. Those who know Schmidt best aren't at all surprised that a guy who could wile away his days living la dolce vita has chosen to pursue a path that inevitably will leave his stomach tied in knots, that offers the possibility of disappointment. Or even failure. He is an introverted person.
Golf is an inward-looking sport, anyway.
Top flight golfers compete more against themselves and the course than the other players. And that, in a way, was how he approached baseball. That's what I enjoyed. Yes, that was the enjoyment. Not so much the fans or the fame or even the money.