Read my post and if you can, make the effort before it becomes a regret.
Did you ever play golf with your Dad?
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Read my post and if you can, make the effort before it becomes a regret.
ademac
Q-School Graduate
I got my dad a golf lesson for his birthday last year as he kept threatening to give it a go, so I kind of made the first step for him!
He has since had a course of six more lessons and now plays nearly every week, he's got the bug big time!!
I've never really been close to my dad to be honest and sometimes there are a few awkward moments out on the course when we play together but its improving our relationship a lot and I love it and the thought that we'll be playing for a good few years together yet!
My little boy is 3 and is already putting into cups in the living room and smashing plastic balls over the neighbours fence!
The day I play golf with my dad and my son will be a very special day for me!
He has since had a course of six more lessons and now plays nearly every week, he's got the bug big time!!
I've never really been close to my dad to be honest and sometimes there are a few awkward moments out on the course when we play together but its improving our relationship a lot and I love it and the thought that we'll be playing for a good few years together yet!
My little boy is 3 and is already putting into cups in the living room and smashing plastic balls over the neighbours fence!
The day I play golf with my dad and my son will be a very special day for me!
nil1121
Head Pro
I am the Dad, i have 3 children that all play golf, 2 girls and one boy. I used to play with them out on the golf course but now i just walk around with them as i prefer watching them and trying to help them with their game. The eldest is in the England squad and the boy and the youngest girl both play for the county. No better feeling than watching them play and compete.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I play with my dad at his club in Ilfracombe every 5 weeks.
He got me into golf 2 and a half years ago.
He would never take me onto the course with other golfers around initially.
I was a danger to other golfers,my slice was the worst ever.
A slice of a hundred yards was common,and i used to hack around in 120+.
My best now is 76.
We also played in a pairs comp for the first time this year where we came 3rd.
I wish i found golf earlier,i hope hes around for a few more years so we can
play a lot more together,and he can play with my son whos four.
He got me into golf 2 and a half years ago.
He would never take me onto the course with other golfers around initially.
I was a danger to other golfers,my slice was the worst ever.
A slice of a hundred yards was common,and i used to hack around in 120+.
My best now is 76.
We also played in a pairs comp for the first time this year where we came 3rd.
I wish i found golf earlier,i hope hes around for a few more years so we can
play a lot more together,and he can play with my son whos four.
Steve79
Assistant Pro
Some really touching stories, my dad has never been interested in sport he works 7 days a week and has done for as long as I can remember he still does at the age of 67. Therefore when I was younger it was my mum who would take me to football,rugby, cricket etc and stand of the side line in the cold & rain, she watched me score my first goal at under 9’s (celebrated with a meal at the Wimpy!!) and she went to my last match when I was 30, a Cup final at Dagenham & Redbridge which we won. She always encouraged me to play whatever sport I could even though she had never played or knew nothing about the rules etc.
I only started playing golf seriously a few years ago when I stopped playing football and my mum still takes as much interest in it as she did with my football when ever I speak to her she askes how i got on etc.
She retired in February last year, in March her and her best friend signed up for a block booking of lessons without me knowing, her intention was to come out on the course with me, unfortunately she became ill during the summer and underwent major brain surgery which took a lot out of her and has never been the same since, her best friend told me of her plan when she was in hospital and I still joke with my mum about going for a round at the weekend, I know it sounds a bit soft but I swear it would have been nuts to play a at least a couple of holes with my mum, we probably could of done but she didn’t get the chance to sort it out. I doubt I will get the chance now.
I only started playing golf seriously a few years ago when I stopped playing football and my mum still takes as much interest in it as she did with my football when ever I speak to her she askes how i got on etc.
She retired in February last year, in March her and her best friend signed up for a block booking of lessons without me knowing, her intention was to come out on the course with me, unfortunately she became ill during the summer and underwent major brain surgery which took a lot out of her and has never been the same since, her best friend told me of her plan when she was in hospital and I still joke with my mum about going for a round at the weekend, I know it sounds a bit soft but I swear it would have been nuts to play a at least a couple of holes with my mum, we probably could of done but she didn’t get the chance to sort it out. I doubt I will get the chance now.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
My dad was a decent golfer and got me into the game at a young age. I've played on and off through my life and regularly played with him, memorably round the Old Course at St Andrews when I was still a teenager but many times at either of the clubs where he was a member. I've only got seriously back into the game after joining a club last year and he passed away a few years ago. I often think about him and how much it'd be good to play another round now I'm hitting it a bit better.... I could use some more of his instruction too!
I still play about once a year with my mum - who's more of a social golfer - I always look forward to that.
I still play about once a year with my mum - who's more of a social golfer - I always look forward to that.
needmoreclub
Challenge Tour Pro
My son's a member at the same place as me, i really enjoy his company and look forward to playing with him. He hits a good ball (15 h/cap) and will go lower if he would play more, i never got the chance to play with my dad but he did introduce me to it by letting my brother and me follow his Sunday fourball once.
Bikky73
Assistant Pro
Dad (well whole family) have been all footballers/referee's. I can't stand the sport, I took up mountain biking.
As it is, the eldest of my brothers (58) and the youngest (48) started playing golf and we all go out together.
I'm 38, so its like playing with my dad.
As it is, the eldest of my brothers (58) and the youngest (48) started playing golf and we all go out together.
I'm 38, so its like playing with my dad.
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
Flippin' eck, some right emotional posts on here.
Although I'm still lucky enough to have both my parents I do sometimes think of them not being around and it scares the hell out of me which I why I think I'm getting a bit choked up over these posts.
Used to play with my dad quite a bit when I was younger. He's always been a mid-twenties hacker (terrible chicken wing!) who has never been able to hit a driver...ever. He still has his old Big Bertha's but hasn't played in probably 4 or 5 years as he's been busy with running the hotel that him and my mum run.
Since I started playing again last year he's mentioned about getting back into it. If I had the money I'd buy him a more "up to date" set of clubs which might suit his swing better. I do want to try and get him back into playing so we can head of for a few rounds but he's always pretty busy and me living nearly 200 miles away doesn't really help matters either. Hopefully I'll get round to persuading him to start playing again soon.
I do try and go to gigs with my dad when there's one that we'll both enjoy. Last one was the Doobie Brothers at the Hammersmith Apollo last year. Unfortunately, he'd been in london all day at a business "lunch" and was half cut by the time I met him at around 5pm
Still enjoyed the gig though and keeps pestering me to get another one sorted.
Although I'm still lucky enough to have both my parents I do sometimes think of them not being around and it scares the hell out of me which I why I think I'm getting a bit choked up over these posts.
Used to play with my dad quite a bit when I was younger. He's always been a mid-twenties hacker (terrible chicken wing!) who has never been able to hit a driver...ever. He still has his old Big Bertha's but hasn't played in probably 4 or 5 years as he's been busy with running the hotel that him and my mum run.
Since I started playing again last year he's mentioned about getting back into it. If I had the money I'd buy him a more "up to date" set of clubs which might suit his swing better. I do want to try and get him back into playing so we can head of for a few rounds but he's always pretty busy and me living nearly 200 miles away doesn't really help matters either. Hopefully I'll get round to persuading him to start playing again soon.
I do try and go to gigs with my dad when there's one that we'll both enjoy. Last one was the Doobie Brothers at the Hammersmith Apollo last year. Unfortunately, he'd been in london all day at a business "lunch" and was half cut by the time I met him at around 5pm
Still enjoyed the gig though and keeps pestering me to get another one sorted.
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
This got a bit deeper than I'd anticipated... some great replies,... and all the best to those who posted their inner most feelings.
lobthewedge
Challenge Tour Pro
My old man got me started when I was about 10 and we've played with each other regularly for over 20 years now, culminating in the two of us striding up the 18th at St Andrews last summer - absolutely brilliant!
connor
Tour Rookie
my dads 60 in a couple years and would love to play the odl course with him as a present....
lobthewedge
Challenge Tour Pro
We got drawn in the ballot at 6.30am, first group out and had the Old Course to ourselves for a morning. A brilliant experience, will never forget it.
Give it a go, pricey but worth every penny.
connor
Tour Rookie
a ballot? so is it a case of luck of the draw of you even get a round?
lobthewedge
Challenge Tour Pro
They hold a daily ballot, but there are other ways to get on, check out the website.
EZprophet
Head Pro
My dad taught me to play golf when I was 8 years old and I have been playing with him ever since. I am very lucky to have a great relationship with my dad and the golf course is where we have done most of our bonding. I don't think that anyone can annoy me on the course as much as him and I know that it is the same the other way around. 
I have also had most of my least enjoyable rounds of golf playing with him.... however, I have also had the majority of my most enjoyable rounds with him aswell, and the good ones, way outweigh the bad ones.
Nowadays we try to go on 1 or 2 golf trips together each year as for both of us, I don't think there is anywhere we would rather be.
I have also had most of my least enjoyable rounds of golf playing with him.... however, I have also had the majority of my most enjoyable rounds with him aswell, and the good ones, way outweigh the bad ones.Nowadays we try to go on 1 or 2 golf trips together each year as for both of us, I don't think there is anywhere we would rather be.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
My dad and I did play together but not nearly enough. He was never a member of a golf club despite being the editor of a newspaper. Most of our golf was played together when we were on holiday. He passed away in 2005 and it a real regret of mine that we never played together more often.
Get someone to take a photo of you both on the Swilkin Bridge. I have one of my youngest son and I - priceless.
Later this year we'll be playing Turnburry with the other son - photo of us with the lighthouse in the background?
