He couldn't have helped but have doubts, but he never stopped believing that his day would come. The odds were against him, but just like a reporter's predictions, odds can be wrong. Being referred to as a journeyman isn't the most flattering characterization for a player. It suggests that someone is either short on talent or short on heart. But it also suggests that someone is very strong on perseverance and conviction.
Nobody aspires to be a journeyman.
And this week, Jeff Hart took a huge step toward shedding that label. It would have been easy for Jeff Hart to accept what appeared to be his fate in golf and continue down a path toward mediocrity. It would have been even easier, given the enduring years filled predominantly with disappointment, to quit believing in himself altogether and gradually fade back into the real world. But Jeff remained true to his craft and steadfast in his convictions. With the odds mounting up against him, he continued to believe in himself to the point where quitting might have been an option, but not one worthy of serious consideration.