Other humans. They yell ‘Fore” to warn them that a ball is headed their way, and they take cover. Because golf is played outdoors – if sunny, then sunscreen and wearing a hat are advised.
Golf and business
As your son or daughter graduates from college and joins the workforce, the learnings of golf can be applied in most business settings.
Golf Tips
The benchmark for improvement is your self – not your peers. If needed, you could compare it with them in a constructive manner.
If you want to judge the success of your efforts – check on values improvement from where you started, and for the long term, golfers see if the push to play golf comes from your kid.
When the going goes tough – hit the reset button and play with a fresh start.
Find a coach that you both have a good fit.
Enjoy the process – you may be able to get closer to the ideal, but the ideal can never be reached.
Golf & Nature – A Learning Ground
Golf courses are built with nature in and around it. One of the best teachers in life is nature. As you walk the holes with your son or daughter, spend a few minutes here and there, or wait on a rain delay, use that time to connect with nature and learn. Connect with nature and see how nature can heal and soothe. To learn from nature, be part of nature. Here are some examples of the nature that we come across in golf courses. As you walk with your kid, just discuss each one of these. They will be much wiser human beings.
Flowers – bloom like the flowers, whether someone is watching you or not. They do their job and let us do our work.
Trees – Be strong like trees but very flexible at the same time. They can withstand high wind speeds just by bending.
Earth – nothing affects the earth. You dig the earth, smash your club on the earth, spit on it, the sun shines, rains hard, but is very patient and forgiving and not worried about anything.
Water – however dirty our clubs are water helps clean it. The water itself does not change its nature. It just goes to the earth and evaporates back like water. Similarly, we have to retain our good nature irrespective of the situation.
Cactus – Just like cactus adapts to harsh conditions with extremely limited water – sometimes we must accept and adapt to situations if we are unable to change them
Grass – We walk on the grass all day; we take divots all day. Grass does not complain. It just sprouts back after some time.
Sun – The sun always gives us light without asking anything in return.
Sky – it includes and has space for all – birds, moon, etc. very accommodating and does not discriminate.
Birds – Be like the birds – fly high and be happy.
Migratory Birds – Always keep the destination in mind.
Turtles – slow down and enjoy life.
Bees – Work hard to make honey. Nothing comes easy, but the success is sweet, like honey.
Spider web – pay attention to details, and you will get a perfect product.
Rain – Remember that every day is not going to be sunny. There will be rainy, windy, and cold days too. So will life be – good, okay, and not so good. But we learn from nature how to be happy even though situations change.
Ants – Ants are one of the most hardworking creatures. They carry a load much bigger and heavier. They are always busy and work non-complaining.
Butterfly – Beautiful creatures that were once a caterpillar. Your son and daughter will turn out to be beautiful human beings. Nurture and watch your kids grow.
Going to school is a must for all kids. Schools, in general, do a great job at what they do – teaching the various subjects. But education does not stop there. And school does not teach everything we want our kids to be taught, such as morals and values. This is where a sport like a golf can you’re your kid. So much can be learned from golf. This fantastic sport has brought out the best in many young people and has taught them many valuable life lessons. The whole point of this book is for parents to realize this and encourage their children to golf.
Raking of bunkers, Fixing ball marks – respect.
One of the lessons learned from golf is respect. Respect to the course, respect to fellow peers, and yourself. It starts at the first tee box. When it is your playing partners’ turn partners’ turn to hit the shot, you show respect by keeping quiet. The same goes for any shot on the golf course all the way to putting.
Further, you wait until your playing partner has finished his or her putting, and then you all walk to the next hole. In case you are running late, then there are exceptions. You would have seen this in a professional golf tournament wherein the volunteers say “quiet please” to the spectators. Raking of bunkers and keeping the bunkers in the same state as it was before is another natural way of showing respect to your fellow players. Fixing ball marks on the green not only takes care of the green but shows respect for your partners. If you are on a cart – you don’t drive close to the green. If you are using a pushcart – you don’t take it through the greens. The beauty of golf is that it teaches you to do these things – even though you may be playing in a competition with them. It does not matter even if a million dollars is on the line. Respect comes before the money is what golf teaches you.
Respect means giving space to others. Golf demands that you show courtesy to others and that you communicate with respect. Most Junior Golf tournaments across the country state that good sportsmanship must always be displayed and that every game is ended with an exchange of a handshake – prior to the COVID-19 times. Bowing your head down or folding hands is a mark of respect or signifies greetings or humbleness in some cultures. Golf and other sports teach you that even when you get a medal for the hard work you put in, you have to bow down to get the medal.
Fixing divots and Caring
When a golfer when takes a swing with their clubs (irons generally), they shave a small piece of grass (about dollar sized) with some topsoil or turf, which is called a divot. As kids play golf, they are taught the importance of replacing the divots with sand. Sand helps the grass to come out sooner. Caring for the course is important, so all golfers are told to fix divots, so the next set of golfers benefit from that. Nowhere it is better bought out than AJGA’s “Care for the course” program. Caring for nature can be learned at the golf course. Golfers do not disturb any plants or things like anthills. They respect and work around them. Such caring instills the concept of caring for nature at a young age.
Success in golf and Hard work
To reach the top in any field, hard work is necessary. Golf is no exception.
Ego can ruin a person. A golfer with a high ego can be brought down to his/her knees because there is always that shot which is not good in a tournament that could have been much better. Therefore, a golfer knows how to keep his/her ego in check based on this. This habit then translates into developing this value in life. Your child will grow to be a humble, respectful person with ego in check.
Golf teaches the value of time. Golf encourages punctuality. When the tournament schedule announces that “Tee time is at 9:00 am,” you should be on the tee box at 8:55 am. If you come late to the tee box, it means you will be automatically penalized or disqualified, without any questions asked. While this can be a harsh lesson to learn, it works brilliantly and will instill the importance of being on time for not only every tournament but also every event in life.
Another lesson learned from the game of golf is patience. Patience is developed during the game. For instance, when a kid plays golf and starts bad (like hitting bogeys), being patient and being calm is how to help your child out of this situation. If you are not patient, then the situation may become worse. So the value of patience is learned from the game of golf. Again, you can use this quality in real life. As parents, we also learn the value of patience along the way. When we plant a seed, some seeds take a few days to a few months to turn into small plants, and some take years to get the fruits. We wait patiently for the seed to bear fruit. Expecting it to bear fruit much quickly only leads to disappointment. Similarly, be patient with your child – but monitor your child’s progress.
Losing graciously – All sports teaches you how to be gracious in losing, and golf is no exception.
Also, we learn to embrace our strengths and work on our weaknesses. Golf brings the weakness and strengths of the kid. For instance, if your strength is putting, then playing to get the ball on the green is a priority. However, if your strength is approaching shots across the green, you would work on getting the ball close to the pin. So first, you would identify your strengths and play to that. Then you will work on your weaknesses. If your weakness is bunker shots, then you would play to avoid bunkers. However, you would know this is a weakness you need to work to improve.
We can also learn the essence of safety while golfing. Golf balls and clubs are tough and dangerous instruments, and one of the first and foremost rules of golf is safety. Your child will be instructed not to take practice swings in the direction of any person or people, not to swing clubs when anyone is walking by, and never to hit into any person or people playing in front of him/her. These rules of safety of the game of golf will likely filter into other aspects of your child’s life, including biking, swimming, and security in the home.
Golf is generally a tough sport. It demands that you know the physics and mechanics of hitting the ball (including what club to use and when) but requires intense mental and emotional focus. You have to learn to silence the inner critic after a “bad shot” to regain a clear focus. This is an advanced skill to learn that can take you far in life.
In golf, instant success is scarce. Your child will become a great golfer through daily practice, persistence, and being open to listening to his/her mentors. In life, it is essential to know that we rarely reach our goal in one “stroke.” This means that we should continue to practice, make corrections along the way, be open to coaching, and be persistent. Doing this will help us tackle most of life’s tough challenges.
Failure is part of life. No better way to learn and get used to it in a golf course than in real life. You discover that when you fail at a game, you can practice and get better to win. This will help build a positive mentality for your kid.
Also, a golf course brings the beautiful elements of nature to man, wherein man can appreciate the elements of nature much better. Another way to look at it is to teach the kids about the different states of matter – solid, liquid, and gas. Math, science, and chemistry and biology can be taught at golf courses using nature’s elements. The golf course can be a real-life laboratory for science. Also, golf gives you an opportunity for fresh air. You can look at magnificent landscapes and houses along the way. All this brings you close to nature, which is highly beneficial to you and your kids.
Golf is a real-life laboratory wherein you can experiment and learn. While one can teach life lessons in a room, but it takes you only so far. The golf course is a lab where you can experience it and live it. The theory is essential, but more important is the practicality of it. In golf, if you have mentors, they can guide you through the lessons applicable in life.
Golf – Consistency, habits
Golf is all about consistency. Golf has many aspects, such as tee shots, iron shots, pitching, chipping, putting, etc. At times we can make a putt; we can hit the ball in the fairway, at times we can pitch out of a hazard, at times we can hit cleanly out of a fairway bunker; at times we can chip in and so forth. To get better at all aspects of golf, we need to practice with discipline each aspect of golf. Without discipline, one cannot achieve bigger and better things. Discipline is not being ruthless; rather, it helps you stick to certain routines. For example, getting to the tee box on time, putting in a certain way, swinging in a certain way, etc. Golf again is an arena that will give your opportunities to learn and practice discipline. The more and more good shots the player hits – he is said to be consistent. A consistent player has a much better chance of winning the game than a non-consistent player. By doing the things consistency on the course, habits are developed. This is the hallmark of a great player. These habits which are developed on the course are transferable to life. Once your kid becomes an adult, they are well-positioned to take any project and produce a quality product or service. Because quality products and services require consistency, and your kid has this well engrained.
Golf may look hard to work on – because we have not done that. No one is born a doctor or engineer. Being a doctor or engineer seems easier than golf because we have not put in the same golf effort. Kids have an advantage because they are young and have time in their hands.
Networking
Golf is a great opportunity for networking for both parents and kids. You will meet other people that will end up being lifetime friends. Everyone in life needs a network of trusted and reliable people. Such a network can be developed in the field of golf. Parents meet other parents, and kids meet other kids, and a great network with huge benefits can be formed.
It is said that families that spend time outdoors tend to be happier. Contact with nature empowers our social bonds and helps us to be less irritable. This has huge impacts on our relationship with other people. Being outdoor will likely improve contact with others and create a positive, strong bond. Nature makes us more open to other people. This is impossible to get through social media as Skype or Facebook messenger won’t make your relations as close as spending time outdoors doing exciting things. This is why golf is great for social bonding.
Learning how to play golf is one of the greatest things ever. Golf is a game for life. When you consider the joy experienced through relationships that are formed in golf, you will see why. In different ways, golf has bridged communication gaps between parents and children. It has also introduced and forged lifelong friendships, as well as led to new business opportunities. The relationships are not forced and contrived. This is because a passionate golfer can appreciate another who shares his/her zeal for the game.
Family Golf is family time. If you are a golfer with a young family, one of the best things you can do is play as a family. Introduce your kids to the game, and be patient, so they want to stay with the game. Instead of dad running away from home for five hours, involve your family and spend some family time in the field. Over time, golf can make it easier to talk and communicate with your child. It is a common ground, and if you have a child in the early teen years, you will understand how challenging it can be to communicate with your kids. Golf brings parents closer to their kids. This will help them, in the long run, understand and be there for their kids if and when they need help later in life. And of course, kids will also be more inclined to help the aged parents at an older age.
Playing with your child, you can walk together, talk about life, and golf. Regardless, this is time with your child that you might otherwise not have with him/her. What’s more, it’s a game that all of you will share for the rest of our lives.
While it’s always fun to play with pals, a passionate golfer also realizes one of the joys is to go out alone and get paired up with new people. In these unsuspecting times is where some of the most enjoyable relationships lie. Walking the course with someone you don’t know may seem odd to some, but as a golfer, you realize it’s an opportunity to share it with someone new. You have the chance to bring someone new into your life that you didn’t know before. We are social creatures, and the golf course is, in many ways, the greatest stage for socialization. Golf develops lifelong friendships. Your child can connect with other children and create great friendships. The laughter, jokes, and time spent with each other while golfing and all will glue the association for a long time.
While your child is playing, you can form a business friendship. As is the case with any friendship, business friendships happen over time after trust has been given and respected. It occurs when people can watch and learn how ethical, honest, and tempered they behave on the course. Business relationships happen when you get a sense of the quality of the person. When this is displayed over time and trust is built, only then can you leverage your golf rounds to benefit your business. That said, once you have created those relationships, they turn into friendships that transcend business, personal, and family.
Is golf the be-all, end-all to family, personal and business relationships? No. There are several ways to create and develop these relationships. Yet, the beauty is that golf is a game for life. The young and old can play separately and together. Generational gaps are bridged, stories are exchanged, and traditions passed down from one generation to generation.
Challenges to playing golf
Expensive? – at the outset, golf may look like an expensive game. Generally, it is, but not beyond the reach of many. Consider golf as an investment in your kids, yourself, and the local community. The long-term benefits as outlined are many, and you can do the long-term cost-benefit. For those that cannot afford it, there are ways around the cost factor.
Check out the local First Tee chapter in your area. There are 1200 locations with more than 24,000 volunteers. Chapters also offer financial aid so that no child is turned away due to an inability to pay. Starting your kid at a first tee, they will be introduced to the nine core values.
Talk to your local golf facility, and you may be surprised at what they may be able to offer or help you.
Should your son or daughter decide to pursue golf through high school – golf scholarships are an added incentive for college. College may look far away, but it comes sooner than you think. Of course, if they decide to pursue full time, then the highest level is the PGA tour level.
Time commitment? Like most activities in life, the more you put in, the more you get out of golf. What if I have only a few hours a week? Your kid will learn a lot from those few hours they put in. Values they will learn that will be used for a lifetime. The longer you play golf, it will ensure these values are engrained in them.
School work and golf? School is important and comes first. So planning is important. As a parent, you can guide your kid and how to allocate the time. Over the years, your kid will know how to manage it on their own.
Is golf a hard game? Yes, it is hard, but not that hard that you cannot learn. Anything you want to excel will need effort. Golf is one game that can be picked up at any age, and it’s easier for kids due to their flexibility and ability to grasp things better.
Extra Information for Parents
Over the years, the Junior Golf Industry has grown into a big business. Many Junior-only types of equipment, training aids, and apparel companies have been created, not to mention the several junior tours and college recruiting/resume services that exist. Unquestionably, there is ample opportunity for junior golfers, starting even as early as a few years old, to develop their game and have various opportunities for playing both recreationally and competitively. With several things to choose from, where and how should you, as a parent, start planning the roadmap for your junior golfer’s development?
First Things First
No matter your child’s age, when they get started, ensure that having fun is number one. No matter what your aspirations may be for your child with golf, you have to remember (and also remind your child) that it is just a game. Golf is the greatest game ever, and perhaps you feel this way, but if your child does not, it is okay. Even if your child grows to love the game and starts devoting a great deal of time to it, ensure he/she grows up to be a well-rounded person. Showing confidence in your kid’s abilities and standing by him/her when he/she makes wrong decisions in the golf course translates the same in real life. This will be crucial for your child’s development into a better adult.
Before Choosing a Club
Start by teaching your child out some of the most important principles of the game. These teachings do not even demand a club or a ball. The most beautiful thing about the game of golf lies in these principles. They are the etiquette and rules of the game. Golf is historically an honorable game. Individual players maintain scores, and it’s an honor system. Golf teaches you how to be honest and not cheat. Cheating in golf has its consequences. In other words, golf lays the foundation for your child’s ethics when they work for any company.
The aspects of etiquette within the game show the way people should act in everyday life, which is with respect and concern for others. The golf values that will resonate throughout your child’s entire life are unquestionably what makes golf the greatest game in the world.
Finding a Good Golf Instructor
With your child primed on the core values of the game, you may look for an instructor. An excellent resource for starting your search is using sites such as PGA.com. Such sites have a search area to find a PGA Professional in your local area.
Finding the Right Equipment for your Child
Regarding looking for the right equipment, you have a lot of options. A good number of the top golf club companies make junior sets. Nevertheless, first look at a junior specific golf equipment manufacturers such as Accu-Length or US Kids Golf. Go for a set of clubs from US Kids Golf. Studies show that many juniors develop their swings using faulty equipment that leads to lifelong swing flaws. Historically, kids have been learning the game with adult clubs, which were cut down to junior size, yet still way too heavy and unbalanced, making learning the game challenging for even the most kids. That is why equipment from companies like US Kids Golf or Accu-Length makes the most sense for junior golfers.
Places to Play
Most golf courses accommodate junior golfers. Some set aside specific times when juniors can play, so be aware of that. Look for a course that offers junior or “family tees.” The PGA of America and the US Kids Golf run the PGA of America Family Course Program. This program is a nationwide initiative designed to provide PGA Golf Professionals a means to make golf enjoyable for all family members, no matter the age and ability.
First Tee Program – This is one of the best golf programs for kids, and it’s free for the most part, including clubs. You need to check it out if you have not.
US Kids Golf – This is ideal for younger kids, and more importantly, kids can get the golf clubs that suit them. Historically, kids have been learning the game with adult clubs, which were cut down to junior size, yet still way too heavy and unbalanced, making learning the game challenging for even the most kids. That is why equipment from companies like US Kids Golf or Accu-Length makes the most sense for junior golfers. Parents can caddie for your junior golfer, and these would be some of the most memorable times a parent would remember.
https://www.nays.org/programs/hook-a-kid-on-golf/
What to Wear
Now that your child knows the essence and rules of the game, has an excellent instructor, well-fitting equipment, and a place to play, he/she needs to “dress the part” of a golfer. As with most prominent golf equipment companies, most of the top golf clothing manufacturers have junior apparel lines. Check out the junior golf apparel company called The Littlest Golfer (www.TheLittlestGolfer.com). They have an exquisite selection of shirts, outerwear, hats, and accessories for boys and girls of all ages. Their apparel has great quality and is tailored, especially with children in mind.
Be Realistic with your Child
If your junior golfer ends up becoming a good golfer, ensure you are realistic in your potential expectations for them. The quantity of quality junior golfers today is great. In reality, there are only a few college scholarships available for the enormous number of juniors out there. If your child can make the cut on the course, ensure that what they do off the course is equally good. Ensure that they are true student-athletes and that their grades are up to par and don’t suffer for their sports life. Also, ensure that they are well-rounded and are active in extracurricular activities away from the golf course. This will make all the difference. From a competitive playing standpoint, ensure your child plays in as many quality and high profile events as possible. Log onto the American Junior Golf Association site and the National Junior Golf Scoreboard site for more information on playing opportunities. If your child has what it takes to play at the college level, consider using one of the several golf scholarships, and resume writing services.
Be There for your Child
As a parent, unless your profession is coaching, it may difficult to coach your child. So you can let the coaches do it. However, be there for your kid, and let the game teach (reiterate to) your child some of life’s lessons such as patience, integrity, frustration, happiness, disappointment, imperfection, perfection, passion, and so on. Also, don’t punish your child for mistakes made in the game. Correct a behavior, talk about mistakes and move on. Dwell on the positives, not the negatives. Don’t live vicariously through your child. It is a huge distraction to the process of reaching potential.
“The Grind” can be exhausting, physically, and mentally. Learn when your child needs a break. Your child will know but won’t want to disappoint you. Sometimes a day or two, or even a week away from practice, is much better than continuing the grind. Your child will want to get back to it soon, just give him/her a chance to catch his/her breath. If you, as a parent, recognize it, grant it. Your child will let you know when they need a break because they know it’s “allowed.”
If your child’s coach is a “good coach,” they will know when they have made a coaching mistake and own up to it. Allow that coach to figure it out and make amends. Your child’s coach wants nothing more than to see your child succeed. Coaches are human; a little latitude is justified.
However, if your coach is not “good,” change coaches.
If something great happens, celebrate for a moment, then get your focus back on the task. If something bad happens, learn from it but don’t carry it with you. Get your attention back to the task at hand. Carrying negative thoughts with you because of a single bad outcome during a competition will inevitably produce undesirable results for the entirety of the completion. Great things will happen; bad things will happen. Learn to manage your emotions, and help your child to manage his/hers, as well. It is not what happens to you; it is how you react to it.
As a parent, provide the opportunity and support it if sticks. Let your child own the game; let them fall in love with it, don’t tell them how things should be done. Learning time management is huge for the parents and the kid. Arranging, rearranging schedules is a hectic thing. You may have to sacrifice some things you’d like to do at times to give due diligence to achieving your goals. This sacrifice will help in the proper development of your child.
Emphasize the importance of getting good performances at an early age. Set the precedent that your child should always do their best, whether it be school, practice, competition, etc. If they learn this at an early age, they will take it upon themselves to study, do homework, etc. as they go further into their educational career.
Stay interested in your child’s daily activities: school, practice, social life, etc. Ask them how their day was and ensure you listen if your child has something they want to talk about. Let them vent; sometimes, they just need to vent. If advice is necessary or asked for, give sound advice based on proper principles, values, and morals.
Monitor your child’s social life. Although we cannot be with them 24-7, nor want to be, there has to be a check and balance system on your child’s activities. Your values as a parent will determine what is considered punishable behavior. Sometimes punishment is warranted. Other times just talking about it and correcting the behavior is sufficient. Be careful what you punish for and what you let go. Be consistent at every age of your child’s life. Don’t confuse your child’s value system.
As a parent, be all in. Don’t be wishy-washy on commitments to long hours of practice, tournament schedules, etc. Schedule family time. Schedule some family vacations around an athletic event. This will teach your child how to focus while traveling. Some extra goings-on doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t focus on the competition. Your child needs to learn a travel routine as well. Time management is a little bit different when you are on the road, but there needs to be a routine established in traveling, just like you have your routines around the house.
Always remember to allow your kid to be a kid. Ensure they have some great experiences that don’t involve sports. If your child wants to become great, the hard work surrounding the game will become overwhelming at times. They are just kids, give them a break sometimes. Let your child dream.
Conclusion
As parents, we have to teach our children from the moment they are born or even before that. If we don’t take time to teach our kids values, they may not be able to deal with life situations efficiently. If you are a golf lover as a parent, there are certain things, like golf, that we cannot wait to teach them. We all desire to share our love of golf with our children, but it may be several years before they are ready to take up the game truly. Learning life values takes time. You cannot force-feed kids during a one-day session.
Golf takes and teaches consistency. Also, golf teaches you that learning is a continuous process. Anyone who wants to play golf decently takes lessons, and these can continue for life. Similarly, life is a continuous learning process. There is always hope in golf as in life. This is the highlight of this book.
The beauty of golf is that they can progress at his or her owns pace. If your kid can play golf – they will be prepared for life. Golf is a journey and a process that is more important than the destination. One should keep in mind the destination, but the day to emphasize is the journey towards this destination. So, the longer your kid plays, the more prepared they are.
Remember that your kid is uniquely talented. The challenge for parents is to find out what that talent is. Think of it like this. Kids have the key, and parents have the locks. If we expose the kid to the right lock that works for the key that the child has – then the path is headed towards the right direction. Most of the time, parents give the lock they are familiar with, which may not be the key the child has.
Also, when they are three years old, kids are like sponges: they absorb what they see or are taught. They are clean, fresh, and ready to absorb. They are moldable. In raising your kids, involvement by the parent is essential. Playing golf is great for your kid. Golf teaches values that your child will carry to the rest of his or her life—what better way to teach than in a playful way. Golf brings the weakness and strengths of the kids. As parents, our role is to be there as a pillar of support when the going goes tough and share the moments of joy when success is achieved; however, small they may be.
They say music is a universal language that touches your heart. Similarly, golf is a sport that incorporates the best of human values for all human beings.
Give golf a try one spring or summer. If you like it, continue. You have nothing big to lose but may gain a lot for your kids. If you stick with golf, sooner or later, you will get the chance to travel with your kids. Your kid may be interested in playing tournaments. There are US kids golf and local PGA tournaments for the kids. You can combine it with a vacation if you so choose to do so.
This book features great learning for parents, irrespective of whether you have played golf or not, that would help them raise their children successfully. Thank you for reading. Teach your child how to play golf today, and watch your child grow into an exceptional adult.
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Authors
Rishi Sadagopan – Rishi is a parent of a golfer who has represented the USA in the Junior President Cup in 2019. Rishi has spent lots of time at the golf course with his son for the past 15 years. Rishi started with no knowledge of golf and did not come from a sports family. Today he is one of the best thinkers of this game.
Craig Koch – Craig is an avid golfer and life-long coach. He has been coaching golf for the past 30 years and is one of the most dedicated, passionate, and respected high school golf coaches in the country. Craig has been instrumental in taking the game of golf to the next high level from where he started for each of his students. He has coached Rishi’s son to represent the USA in the Junior President Cup. Besides, many of his students have played for colleges, and some have reached the pro level.
We both have lived through every aspect of what is said in this book, and hence this book is borne out of the real-life experience – this is not something imagined. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel – learn from our successes and failures and do even better! Forty-five years of total experience condensed in one book for you. Enjoy!
Make sure there is cohesiveness in the language and the flow from chapter to chapter.
Make it more interesting, maybe a funny book. Currently, its more an advice book.