Ryan Papenhuyzen has transitioned to a new sporting code following his retirement from rugby league last year with the Melbourne Storm.
The NRL community was left stunned when he declared his indefinite departure from the game, later confirming it would be permanent amid speculation about his potential return at R360.
His new adventure won't involve a football, as AAP has reported that he is now pursuing a career as a golfing caddie.
This role will place Papenhuyzen alongside some of the top golfers, notably Australian professional Daniel Gale.
The 27-year-old will embark on a global journey, beginning his caddying experience at New Zealand's Tara Iti golf course before venturing to Europe to join the pathways circuit of the DP World Tour.
"I played the other week at a course called Tara Iti and enquired that if Dubai didn't go ahead (due to the war), would I be able to come over and caddie just for members, or just random people who rock up to play, and they said yes," Papenhuyzen shared with AAP.
"I'm going to fly over there for three weeks, and play and I guess learn a bit more of that craft. Majority of the year will be with Galey but if I have a few gaps here and there, I'm open to working with other people and I've put that out there if people need a caddie for a week."
Despite starting late in the sport, he is quickly mastering the trade and receiving positive feedback in his role as a caddie's assistant.
"I had a bit of imposter syndrome early because you hear about caddies just being scratch golfers and former pros, and so I was like well, I've played golf for a long time but my handicap is 11 so would I be good enough for this role?" he reflected.
"But then I think with all the experience I've learned through footy and being in a high-performance environment and even just being around golfers and learning the mental side of it, I've got my own little touch on it. I'm aware I'm not the perfect caddie but I'm me as a caddie, and I think that's valuable to some people."
Papenhuyzen departs the NRL with a remarkable record, which includes a 2020 Clive Churchill Medal, 113 NRL appearances, and 77 tries.