Paul Golf

Wow, crazy year for golf. Tommy’s golf coach told us to get different shafts for his golf clubs because he was now swinging too fast for the shafts he had. I just decided to get him entirely new clubs. He found what he wanted, but he had a hard time hitting the new clubs for a long while and he’s been really frustrated. I was even back to beating him! But it seems like it’s starting to click again. In the last week, he’s had an under par round and then a tie for first today. It’s fun to watch even if he’s beating me again. Here’s the link to results from today’s tourney. What’s crazy is he still got first after hitting one ob and duffing three shots and that’s not considering all the lip outs in putting either. https://utpgajr.bluegolf.com/…/contest/16/leaderboard.htm

Today I conceded the title of best golfer in the family to this guy. It’s been a fun journey from when he was a toddler following me around and just bumping the ball to today where he’s out-driving me constantly.

For years, we’d play from the spot of whoever got the best shot, which was almost always mine. Then only 4 years ago he started wanting to play his own shots… Then he wanted for us to walk the course instead of using carts (don’t kid yourself, it totally changes the game!)… Then last year, he moved to the blue tees with me AND started winning. So I started doing gimmicky things like taking him to new courses or getting him up early or not letting him warm up and even moved him to the furthest back tees (what can I say, I’m competitive!) This year… Doesn’t matter, he’s beat me at every course in or out of Utah, any time, no warm up, way back tees. Again, doesn’t matter. There’s no going back… And I couldn’t be happier.

Ran into this little guy today. Stared us down for a minute before deciding to move on.