The Guidelines to a Successful Life Can be Taught at An Early Age - - - Pay it Forward
Most golfers understand and appreciate the value and importance of teaching youngsters the proper way to play the game and also the proper comportment that must be maintained on the golf course.
This is taught by the head professional, Ken Gemmell, at Crestbrook Park Golf Coursein Watertown CT.
The game may not require the great degree of athleticism as other sports, but it does require some degree of coordination and agility.
More importantly, the game, if played properly, requires focus and concentration, which is essential throughout our life if we are to be successful.
It also teaches integrity and a sense of ethical comportment, as a golfer is primarily responsible for following the rules of the game, and reporting a penalty to themselves if they violate the rules.
How often in our careers are we faced with decisions to make that require integrity and ethical behavior?
The computer monitor at the golf course was on it's last legs. All scores are posted to maintain a handicap, and it was difficult to see the screen.
Having recently shut down our office, I had several flat screen monitors still around, and I donated one to the Junior Golfers and the other leagues that use the computer.
It was a small gesture, for sure, but hopefully it will keep the enthusiasm of some of the younger golfers going. The Junior program at the course has been successful over the years. Many a youngster has learned the game and practiced it to use it to their advantage. Scholarships have been earned for college; playing scholarships have also been earned by some of the junior golfers that started their games here; and we've even had juniors that started the game and went on to be head professionals at other golf courses in the area.
Golf is just a game, but when played properly life lessons can be learned and that is the best reward any one of us that supports the game can hope for.
The Guidelines to a Successful Life Can be Taught at An Early Age - - - Pay it Forward
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