My dad's wisdom improved my game...

[TXjammer]

It had been the worst front 9 I could remember in the last 2 yrs. Dad stops me on the 12th tee and says "Son, you know how when you are looking for a job you can't find one...until you finally get one and they then seem to be everywhere? Or when you're looking for a girlfriend and there's nada to be found until you have one...and they come crawling out of the wood-work?....and on and on and on?" I said "yeah, what's you're point?" He said "It's the same way with pars and birdies. The harder you push yourself and criticize yourself and beat yourself up over bad holes, the further you are from playing good. Try to just remember how much fun you have playing the game and watching the ball fly, and watch what happens."

I thought about it for a minute, realized he had a VERY good point and that I wasn't having much fun at the moment....laughed at myself for a second at how retarded I was being....stepped up to the tee, and played the last holes like this:

12 - +1
13 - +1
14 - par
15 - par
16 - par
17 - +1
18 - par - 543 yd par 5

I love my dad. Comment as you wish...bet you guys have some stories like this.

[Mizuno Junky]

That's a great story, wish my dad golf! Sounds like you guys have a great relationship!

[DBC]

Tell your dad Thanks for the advice. Next time I struggle, I will try to remember that story.

[TaylorMadeTaylor]

I think this advice can help me as well. Thanks to your dad and thanks for posting this.

[casperino101]

all your dad said is very true! think golf should be relaxing and i know it gets stressful when your having a mere! Very good advice!

[SandSpanker]

Tell your dad Thanks for the advice. Next time I struggle, I will try to remember that story.

Me too!!!!!

[Neco]

That is a hell of a tip.

[inthebunker]

That's very good, releases all the stress.