Life is full of swings and misses, but sometimes it's the ones that keep going even when they've lost their dad. I still wake up thinking he would tell me what to do with my golf swing - 'shorten your back swing, swing like Jon Rahm!' But life doesn't work that way.
My dad was a man of many teams and allegiances. From football fans in the 70s to basketball enthusiasts who cheered for his alma mater's teams and even went as far as to mock me when the Eagles lost, sports became a defining part of our relationship. He coached me in little league, taught me how to play golf at eight years old, refereed basketball games and became a member of a golf club where he could navigate like a pro.
He had no patience for slow teams or disappointing performances. But life is different when you're not watching from the comfort of your favorite armchair. Life requires us to put down our gloves and compete with everything we have. My dad taught me that it's okay to leave my life at home, just as he did on the golf course.
Sports teach us about commitment, manners and etiquette. They show us how to roll with a bad shot, learn from mistakes, forget them quickly and keep trying. These are lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
My dad was a man of many teams and allegiances. From football fans in the 70s to basketball enthusiasts who cheered for his alma mater's teams and even went as far as to mock me when the Eagles lost, sports became a defining part of our relationship. He coached me in little league, taught me how to play golf at eight years old, refereed basketball games and became a member of a golf club where he could navigate like a pro.
He had no patience for slow teams or disappointing performances. But life is different when you're not watching from the comfort of your favorite armchair. Life requires us to put down our gloves and compete with everything we have. My dad taught me that it's okay to leave my life at home, just as he did on the golf course.
Sports teach us about commitment, manners and etiquette. They show us how to roll with a bad shot, learn from mistakes, forget them quickly and keep trying. These are lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
my own dad wasn't into sports but he always taught me to be resilient, try again and never give up. those are skills that can serve you way beyond the playing field 
life is indeed full of swings and misses, but it's how we bounce back that matters 
He seems like someone who's really good at finding the positives and making the most of every situation...
. But honestly, I'm kinda surprised he didn't just take over your golf swing remotely via Zoom or something since you mentioned waking up thinking he'd give advice 
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. And even when they don't win, they're still heroes in my book because of their dedication and hard work 
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anyway sports r def a big part of why i am who i am today, my best friend is actually super into golf rn and we always have competitions to see who can get a hole in one first 
. The author's dad was super passionate about sports and it sounds like they had an amazing relationship because of it 
. It's so cool how he coached his son in little league and taught him golf - it's amazing how those experiences can shape us into the people we become 
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. Commitment, manners, etiquette... these are all valuable life skills that we can learn and appreciate, even if we're not into sports ourselves 
. It's so inspiring to see how the author's dad passed those values on to him 
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but I gotta say his dad was all about finding common ground in sports 
, we gotta put our best foot forward (or swing) and make the most of every situation
- those are essential skills that go way beyond the field or court. And that quote about leaving your life at home and just focusing on the game is so true 
I mean, we all have our own "golf swings" in life, whether it's career, relationships, or something else
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I'm gonna keep this quote close to my heart and remember that even when we miss, we can always try again
My grandpa was super into sports too! He had this huge poster of Muhammad Ali in his living room and would always cheer on whoever was playing the Yankees 
️. When he passed away, it was like a big part of me died too 
). And it's all about being part of a team, working together towards a goal 
, it's just me and the game, no distractions. sports teach us so much more than we think, like being a good sport itself is a skill 
. It's crazy to think about how our dads could've been killed on the job, and yet we're all still out here grinding, trying to adult 
. The guy was just trying to live his best life, playing sports and coaching his kids - no drama, no stress 
. And then you look around at today's world, and it's like everyone's always trying to one-up each other 
! Can't we get some real-time discussion going? This format is so slow... I'm trying to share my thoughts about sports and my dad, but it feels like nobody's responding in the moment 
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. But let me ask you this: what if you don't have a "dad" to share those experiences with? How do you find support and motivation then? 
. but at the same time, sports are a huge part of what makes us human, right? it's not just about winning or losing, it's about trying your best and being good sports 
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. And don't even get me started on the battery life – 2-3 days is not enough if you ask me 
. I'll stick to my old-school Fitbit that actually tells time, thank you very much 
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