In a recent interview Alice Cooper shared how golf led to his sobriety and potentially saved his life. The rock legend battled drug and alcohol addiction for many years but has found solace in this pastime on his hunt for healthier habits.
He stated, “I had to find an addiction that wasn’t gonna kill me because all my other ones were killing me.”
Alice Cooper Finds Sobriety on the Golf Course
For Cooper golfing initially seemed like a convenient hobby to explore. With over 130 golf courses in Phoenix he thought to himself, “I’ll try that.”
His efforts to discover positive habits were rewarded as Cooper quickly fell in love with golfing. He reminisced about his first time on the course and the way two successful shots led him down the path of devotion.
Cooper now plays golf every morning and even invite some of his rock and roll buddies. He jokingly stated,” Some of the guys can play. A lot of the guys really shouldn’t be on the golf course at all.”
Cooper’s story has sparked widespread conversation among fans about positive sober habits and the power of honing in on recovery. One fan deeply resonated with Cooper’s experiences, commenting, “Been there, done that. It‘s a good way out.” Another fan wrote about choosing swimming as their new ‘addiction’.
Fans also expressed how they’d love to play golf with Cooper. His experiences with addiction and recovery tell a relatable tale of resilience and the value of embracing new sober hobbies.
Through golfing Alice Cooper has found a passion for something beneficial for his sobriety journey and overall well-being. His love for the game shows how recovery can bring joy and connection with fun and fulfilling sober activities.
You too can build a healthy, happy sober life on the other side of addiction.
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