| Can you remember the days when you were | | | | his dad. I find this to be true with most boys |
| single and answered only to yourself? I'm sure | | | | when they turn 8 or 9 and I'm probably sure |
| you were like me and played a round of golf on | | | | you'd agree with me. The lessons allowed us to |
| both Saturday and Sunday, went to the golf | | | | get to the range early and hit a few golf balls |
| range 3 nights a week, and on occasion played | | | | together as well as after his golf lesson. |
| 9-holes of golf after work. Doesn't that seem like | | | | 3. Hit Golf Balls in the Backyard |
| a lifetime ago? | | | | To give us both a chance to hit golf balls together |
| I know there are a lot of us full-time single dads | | | | whenever we wanted, I set up one of those golf |
| out there that love to play golf, but we have | | | | nets in the backyard. We would take turns hitting |
| difficulty finding time to just hit golf balls at the | | | | 5 balls each from the mat and have a competition |
| range let alone playing a round of golf. Trying to | | | | to see how many times we could hit the bullseye |
| create a balance between your kids time and | | | | in the net. Suprisingly this ended up being more |
| your own time for things like playing golf is tough. | | | | fun than going to the range. |
| Like me, you probably spend the better part of | | | | 4. Plan Special Golf Days |
| your day at work and occasionally you'll sneak | | | | I played my first round of golf on Father's Day |
| away to hit golf balls at the range during lunch, | | | | with my son this year and that was a treat. To |
| but those days are rare. Getting away after work | | | | be driving in the golf cart playing my favorite |
| for a quick 9-holes is difficult too because of | | | | sport on Dad's day was a day to remember. |
| soccer practices, or baseball practices, or after | | | | Letting him drive the golf cart and getting a hot |
| school activities, etc... Trying to play a round of | | | | dog together seemed that much better because |
| golf on the weekend is pretty much out of the | | | | it was Father's Day. Take advantage of the |
| question because of all the soccer games, baseball | | | | national holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, |
| games, etc... | | | | etc... and plan a golf day with your son or |
| So here are 5 tips you can use to get back into | | | | daughter. |
| the swing of things: | | | | 5. Plan A Golf Vacation |
| 1. Bring Your Kids Along | | | | Another way I've been able to play golf and still |
| I tried early on when my my son was 5 to get | | | | have my kids around is on a golf vacation or golf |
| him interested in playing golf. I felt if I could peak | | | | school vacation. You'd be amazed at how many |
| his interest now then maybe later on when he | | | | luxury resorts there are with some of the best |
| got older we could play golf together. I would | | | | golf instructors in the world. These resorts cater |
| take him to the golf range and after about 15-20 | | | | to everyone with all kinds of activities for the |
| minutes he would get tired of hitting golf balls and | | | | non-golfer as well. I'm fortunate to live in California |
| wanted to go home. I had to keep it interesting | | | | where the golf schools of California happen to be |
| for him so I'd usually have a little competition to | | | | some of the best in the world. When you're |
| see who could hit a flag 15 yards away on the | | | | looking for a golf vacation make sure there's |
| range. The putting green was his favorite and we | | | | somewhat of a nightlife to get a break away |
| played little games to keep his interest as well. I | | | | from golf. |
| think getting that little white ball into the hole was | | | | I don't need to remind you how great of a game |
| fascinating for him. | | | | golf is. I know I'll be able to play golf with my son |
| 2. Take Lessons Together | | | | for many years to come. Golf is an activity that |
| As he got a little older I signed him up for golf | | | | can be enjoyed for a lifetime. I know I've been |
| lessons. I would go along and watch him learn the | | | | fortunate to be playing golf for 30+ years since I |
| basics of golf. Even though I had been teaching | | | | was 11... and I have at least another 30 years of |
| him some of the basics of golf, he didn't | | | | golf left in me. |
| particularly like being told how to do something by | | | | |