The Summer of Golf

For the past few years, Caleb has really taken a liking to the game of golf.  Both Craig and I are recreational golfers.  We usually play a few rounds each summer.  However, both of Caleb's grandfathers are avid golfers.  In fact, Grandpa Mann volunteers every week at a local golf course, and will often let Caleb tag along. 

Last fall, Caleb tried out for his middle school golf team, but didn't make the cut.  So this summer, I decided that if he was truly serious about trying out again, he needed to take a few lessons.  I was able to sign him up and his grandpa even signed him up for a few tournaments.  Practicing is one thing, but playing a round with total strangers is completely different.

Of the four  tournaments he is playing this summer, this was the furthest away from home. We had to leave at 4:45 in the morning to make the 6:45 check in.

It has been enjoyable to see how much he has enjoyed learning new strategies to improve his game, and to watch how he plays with 3 other boys his age. 

Playing with boys from all over the state.

Making his way to the green.

What a beautiful view to have while walking the course with him.

Preparing to tee off.

 While the lessons and tournaments are enjoyable, my favorite part is certainly how he comes home and practices on his own homemade course for hours everyday!

It's not as lush as a real course, but it's equally as fun to try to make it to the two flags that you can barely even see in this picture! (Go ahead...get real close to the screen!  The red is on his right and the blue is on his left!)

No machine to go out and pick up balls, either, but it is great exercise to gather your own bucket!

His very own homemade tee box to hit just the right shot!

Applying the strategies the golf pro is teaching him.

This has been a great opportunity to help Caleb improve his game.  We look forward to seeing all the growth he makes this summer and in the years to come!