18 Holes with Grandpa

About the Book

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How is it possible that someone can play the same golf course for more than 50 years and still enjoy each round just as much as the first one? Meet Grandpa.

To my two sons, he is Grandpa and to me, John has been one of my main golf partners for the last 15 years when playing on The Course at Yale.

For those who have never stepped foot on a golf course, it might be hard to imagine that playing a round of golf with close family and friends can be anything more than a series of drives, chips and putts. But long after the clubs are put away and the missing balls are replaced in their bags, those who have played with Grandpa will remember his stories and more importantly, the lessons they teach.

On some golf courses, there are playing tips for each hole. In this book, you will gain many playing tips for the game of life. For example:

• Even when you are close to your objective, you need to accelerate all the way through to the finish.

• Life is full of temptations and tricks. Sometimes you need to look at the opportunity from a different angle to make the right decision.

• The walk through life is physical. Get in shape.

Join me as I play 18 holes with Grandpa.

About the Author

Ron Medalla has been a sports enthusiast throughout his life. For the last 15 years, he has played golf with his father-in-law John at The Course at Yale in New Haven, CT. On many fairways and greens, John shared stories of golf, but more importantly, life lessons that go beyond the course.

As the father of two young sons, Ron writes this book to preserve those teachings for them, and in turn, to share those lessons with others.

Ron lives with his wife and two children in Connecticut.