There are actually lots of similarities between being a new dad and an amateur golfer. Each demands plenty of your time and attention, they both require an abundance of patience and at times either can be quite expensive.
While often significant, the pressure you feel on the golf course is nothing in comparison to the responsibility of being a father, so being the best version of yourself at home and on the golf course relies on a finely drawn balance.
Being a new dad has made me happier than I could ever have imagined, but although spending time with my newly expanded family is my favourite way to spend a day… I am not ready to completely turn my back on golf.
One day, I’d love to get my twin boys invested in the sport that I love – sharing all the great golf tips I have learned along the way as they start their own journey in the game.
So, in the interest of maintaining a positive relationship with golf and to ensure I don’t completely forget how to swing a golf club in the perfect chaos of parenthood, I wanted to share my experience as well as four simple tips to balance playing golf with fatherhood…
4 Tips For New Dads To Balance Playing Golf With Fatherhood
While I feel as though I am finding a nice balance between being a dad and being a golfer, I’d love to hear what works for you too.
Drop me a comment at the bottom of this article and share your best tip for creating a positive equilibrium – you never know, you might even help someone else in the process…
1. Be Honest And Communicate
Let’s get one thing straight to start off with… being in love with golf doesn’t mean that you don’t love your family.
If I was given an ultimatum between one or the other, it’s an absolute no brainer – family comes first. But, fortunately, I have a very supportive wife who encourages me to find a balance between enjoying my hobbies and embracing fatherhood.
Being honest about what the sport means to you is a great place to start.
Communicate openly about when you would like to play golf, how often you intend to get out on the course and how long you might be out for – barring any slow play issues, of course!
That small step allows you and your family to proactively plan around your tee time or 60-minute practice sessions, ensuring you can create the right blend of…
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