You may be asking why, at age 45, I have decided to take on this challenge. In fact, some days I am asking myself the same question!

I have been playing golf since I was 8 years old and played competitively throughout my high school and college years. Then came law school, work, a wife and kids – in other words, life happened and golf wasn’t anything more than a hobby for two decades. My lowest handicap was a 6.

This year, due to COVID all of my work travel stopped and I found myself with a lot of time on my hands, with limited options on how to spend that time. Me and a few friends turned to golf. We started playing at least once a week, and I began practicing regularly. Before long, my scores began dropping, and I was having a blast!

Before I knew it I was a 5 handicap for the first time in my life, playing as well as I ever have. My passion for golf was back. I was hooked.

So this fall I decided to re-dedicate myself to golf. I am fortunate enough to have been able to join a private golf club and take lessons regularly, which I wasn’t able to do growing up. For me, I have always been athletic with really good hand eye coordination, but my golf swing lacked some fundamentals that I would only be able to get through regular instruction.

So I want to see how far I can take this. Can I get to scratch? I am not sure, but I will give it everything that I have within reason. I am going to take advantage of the latest technology, reaching philosophies and equipment, and also use this time to get back into shape.

Whatever the outcome, I know I have a lot of hard work ahead of me. Thanks for coming along for the ride!