Time to get serious about golf...

[DannyB215]

So, I love what I do, love my job and my family, but I think I want to get serious about golf. My wife really doesn't seem to be to like the idea of me spending more time about the golf course, especially with a 23 month old. I already golf 2-3 times a week, and I think this would require me spending more time at it, I think. First things first, I need to join a local golf association to get my GHIN #, so I Can get my official GHIN handicap, then on to tournaments and other events. I, however, want to take a lesson or two from a PGA pro soon, to get my swing looked at. Do you think I have the right mindset here? Is there anything you recommend I do differently?

[tanktwo2]

Do what makes you happy The only problem is your wife and kid. If you wanted to get serious about golf you probably should have done it before having children. Playing 3 rounds a week is a lot when you have a young kid

[The Road Dog]

The gospel from Tank2 2.  And he's right, your day job is in your avatar. At least for the next 16 yrs and 1 month it is. It's a great gig too so don't let it get you down. Wait a minute you're playing 2 -3 times a week now? In the snow?

[alo1984]

If you don't mind having a golf widow and a kid that resents you in 15 years, then go ahead and play 5 or more times a week.

I think the fact that you have posed the question is answer enough that you know you should not skimp on the family man responsibilities in an effort to reduce your handicap by a couple of points.

Right?

[turtleback]

Happy wife, happy life.

[DannyB215]

To me, it's about something I'm passionate about and want to get better at. None of you know my story, but I can tell you I've fought for everything I have today. I value my family first and foremost, and my wife is okay with me playing 2-3 times a week, as long as it doesn't take any time more time away from each other and from Christian (my son).

You know, I didn't really start getting into golf until I got out of college, and now I think back, and I know if I had the passion for golf then as I do now, I would've gone to a golf management school or made golf my career. I'd definitely like to get better, and I know that getting into tournaments and doing more with the game would take more time away from home, so that is my dilemma.

Alo, thanks for the tough love. The goal is to reduce my handicap and get better, but I also asked for advice about what I should or could do different regarding my golf game, not my family. I know if I play 5 rounds a week, my wife will divorce me.

I know that my wife is happy. She wants me to be happy, and is easy going enough and down to earth enough to understand that a guy needs time for him and his "boys".

@TheRoadDog- I wish. I just played my first round yesterday. I Was going 2 times a week at most last year, but played 3 times a week several times (a lot of twilight 9's, not whole rounds). The snow is all melted though!!!

[alo1984]

Originally Posted by DannyB215

To me, it's about something I'm passionate about and want to get better at. None of you know my story, but I can tell you I've fought for everything I have today. I value my family first and foremost, and my wife is okay with me playing 2-3 times a week, as long as it doesn't take any time more time away from each other and from Christian (my son).

You know, I didn't really start getting into golf until I got out of college, and now I think back, and I know if I had the passion for golf then as I do now, I would've gone to a golf management school or made golf my career. I'd definitely like to get better, and I know that getting into tournaments and doing more with the game would take more time away from home, so that is my dilemma.

Alo, thanks for the tough love. The goal is to reduce my handicap and get better, but I also asked for advice about what I should or could do different regarding my golf game, not my family. I know if I play 5 rounds a week, my wife will divorce me.

I know that my wife is happy. She wants me to be happy, and is easy going enough and down to earth enough to understand that a guy needs time for him and his "boys".

@TheRoadDog- I wish. I just played my first round yesterday. I Was going 2 times a week at most last year, but played 3 times a week several times (a lot of twilight 9's, not whole rounds). The snow is all melted though!!!

You sound like a good dude who isn't going to ruin his family playing a game.  Lots of people have though.

As far as what you should do: I say get some lessons and be a range warrior whenever you can.  Figure out what it is you want out of your game and how you want that to fit in with your life.  Then make a plan to make it happen.

[DannyB215]

The wife loves going out to the range with me, as she does like to hit some balls herself, so that helps out a TON. My son loves his new plastic golf set I bought him at Walmart for $5.

[wrx_junki]

Make yourself a net to chip/pitch into and get one of those putting greens for your house. Those two can help you out a lot. I have no clue what physical shape you are in but you can workout at home while watching your kid. Try to work in your game while watching him.

[Noonan1]

I like the idea of including your family. My dad was a huge golfer when I was growing up and he got both my older brother and me a plastic set when we were little tikes. We have some great home videos of my brother and me hitting in the back yard. My brother never took to golf and my dad never pushed it. I, on the other hand, fell in love with the game and now it is a favorite thing for us two to share.

[DannyB215]

WRX...For sure, I'm working on my game at home plenty, not really working out as much, but definitely need to! I'm a big family guy, my wife didn't have a father growing up, and I'm going to be there for our son 100% of the time. I don't plan to push him, but I for sure wouldn't mind if he also fell in love with the game. DOES ANYONE HAVE A GHIN handicap? How much did you pay for it?