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TRY

How many times have we said that to our kids and/or grandkids? “Just try”. How many times did I say that to numerous students/players over the course of 37 years? “Just try”. “Try a little harder”. “All you can do is Try”. One of the things I discovered during a month of realignment wasContinue reading “TRY”

Make It Matter Now

One day you realize… it was never really about the game.It was about who you watched it with. It wasn’t really about the round of golf.It was about who walked the course beside you. It wasn’t about the house itself.It was the people filling the rooms with laughter, conversation, and memories. It wasn’t about theContinue reading “Make It Matter Now”

The Caddy

With The Masters Tournament underway, I find myself doing what I often do this time of year—watching golf, not just on a Sunday afternoon, but each day of the tournament. I not only enjoy watching the great shot making and beauty of Augusta National, but also the interactions between the golfer and their caddy. ItContinue reading “The Caddy”

Lessons From the Fairway

With it being The Masters Tournament week, I’m reminded that golf is more than a game—it’s a teacher. Every round has something to say.It teaches patience when things don’t go as planned, reminding us that growth often comes through persistence, not perfection. It teaches ownership—every shot is yours, shaping not just your score, but yourContinue reading “Lessons From the Fairway”

Which Thief Are You?

Good Friday. It brings a mix of emotions—shock, wonder, sadness, joy… and a dose of reality when I think about the two thieves beside Jesus on the cross. Because the truth is—we’re not just like one of them. We are one of them. Both had broken pasts. Both were guilty. Both were equally close toContinue reading “Which Thief Are You?”