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Charles Howell III PGA Tour Golfer It’s About Balance, Family and Staying Healthy by Ashley Grano Garden of Life ® brand ambassador Charles Howell III is an inspiration for healthy living, both for golf aficionados as well as those who have never picked up a club. He loves a challenge, clean eating and varying his fitness routine. While many equally skilled pros become tainted by fame and success, Charles is the epitome of a role model, on and off the course. When we spoke to Charles recently, we were impressed by this PGA Tour golfer’s dedication not only to his sport, but to his family and having balance in his life. 48 Extraordinary Health ™ • Vol 30 EXTRAORDINARY HEALTH: You started playing golf at 7, competed in your first PGA Tour at age 17 and went pro at 21. After a long and successful career, what are your goals at this time? CHARLES HOWELL III: This is my 17th year on the PGA Tour, and it’s amazing how time flies. Having two kids in school shifts priorities a bit. Golf for me has taken a bit of a different role, in that I don’t think about it now all the time. With a wife and kids, it’s balanced me out and made things better.