Life Lessons

A Golfer’s Creed Revisited

08.31.2011

 

This week I played at one of my favorite courses in NC, Old Town GC. It is a Perry Maxwell gem that few have had the opportunity to enjoy. In the clubhouse this time, I stumbled across something I haven’t seen in a while. It is “A Golfer’s Creed”, by David Forgan. This prose is as true today for the golfer as it was then. If you love golf and ..read more

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Coming of Age in Golf

12.04.2010

Last night I was invited to the Precision Junior Golf Awards reception. It was great to see some of the junior golfers get recognized that I taught. It is hard to believe that these kids who were learning how to grip the club nine or ten years ago have developed into collegiate caliber players and fine young men and women.

Another highlight of the evening was hearing from Terrance Stewart, the ..read more

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One time at Golf Camp

10.14.2010

A couple of weeks ago I played in a Scramble Golf Tournament at Duke University Golf Club. This was the first time I had played the course since I attended golf camp there in 1991.

The most vivid memory I have from that week has nothing to do with the golf camp. In fact, I almost quit golf after this incident. You see, golf wasn’t cool back then. Tiger didn’t break ..read more

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Golf is a bridge

09.23.2010

Golf is a bridge. I was reminded this week how special golf is. People from different worlds, classes, and creeds that seemingly have nothing in common can come together because of a little white ball. Here are two examples from my trip to Chicago this week:

I met Rob, from Sandbox8, while attending New Marketing Experience Chicago. We formed a quick friendship. The golfing lifestyle is a bridge to building relationships. Chris has ..read more

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Lessons in teamwork from the President’s Cup

10.16.2009

Last week’s President’s cup is further proof of the Tiger and the Dip theory. Here are 3 other observations that will help you in building teams.

1. Everyone needs a Wingman. Phil Mickelson proved to be the ultimate wingman. Like Iceman to Maverick, Phil’s partnerships with rookies, Anthony Kim and Sean O’ Hair were close to perfect. Phil’s talent and experience helped the young guns to stay in the present. It ..read more

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