OSKAR OSALA

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“I’M LIVING MY DREAM”

THESE DAYS FORMER PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY PLAYER OSKAR OSALA IS SCORING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL’S GOLFING GREENS. OSALA, WHO ENDED HIS HOCKEY CAREER IN THE FINALS OF THE 2019 SPRING SEASON IN FINLAND, NOW FOCUSES ON GOLF AND SPENDS HIS TIME FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL.

- We have really enjoyed it a lot – I’m living my dream. A year-round summer is something I couldn’t even dream of when I was little. I first visited the Costa del Sol in 2011 when my friend’s family bought an apartment there. Since then, I have visited every spring and all the time the feeling became stronger that I wanted to live on the Costa. Then, in 2017, I bought my own apartment.

Osala played for the Finnish national team, had a long career at KHL with 2 championships and also spent a period in the NHL at the Washington Capitals. He started his golfing hobby 20 years ago, and since the end of his hockey career golf has taken over. Although hockey shots and golf swings are very different, the hockey background has also been helpful to his golf: - There are definitely benefits in having little more strength and explosiveness than most golfers, Osala says.

When asked about his favourite golf courses, Osala mentions Ruuhikoski in Seinäjoki, Tornio Golf and Tali in Helsinki. On the Costa del Sol he highlights Santana Golf near La Cala, where he mainly practices, as an absolute favorite. In addition to golf, Osala says he also likes playing tennis and pádel and spends his time enjoying the area’s wonderful nature and delicious food.

Although Osala’s development in golf has been extremely fast thanks to his professional and goal-oriented training, he does not aim to become a golf professional. - I don’t have many goals, but I do dream of being a really good senior player when I turn 50. In the near future, I simply hope my game can improve gradually – and certainly year after year. Break your own records and improve your stats. Photos: IG: @Lindasgolf