Pro Golf Opens Its Heart
Hello. Are there any better stories in the sports world today than these two?
Ladies first. Dakoda Dowd, 13, fulfills her dying mom's wish by playing in an LPGA event. And shoots 74! Absolutely amazing. Give everyone involved an A+ for this event happening. What a selfless act by everyone. To be able to give someone a lasting memory like this is such a powerful thing.
Next, the men. Phil Mickelson and others are going to donate their winnings this week to Katrina victims. Again, what a selfless act. I know some cynical people out there are saying, well, Phil can afford it. Of course he can. But then ask yourself if you found $20 on the street if you would give it to your favourite charity, or any other charity for that matter.
In these times when many of the pro sports headlines seemed to be centered around money and corruption, isn't it refreshing to here how they can also benefit those who have been met with tragedy?
And really, hasn't golf always taken the lead amongst all sports in that area? At the pro level, and at the local level? I'm playing in a charity event next Friday for my favourite charity, cystic fibrosis. There are thousands of these events every year. Golfing and helping someone at the same time? Sounds like the ultimate win-win.
Give some thought to how your golf knowledge can help someone. You may surprise yourself.
Regards,
Steve
Ladies first. Dakoda Dowd, 13, fulfills her dying mom's wish by playing in an LPGA event. And shoots 74! Absolutely amazing. Give everyone involved an A+ for this event happening. What a selfless act by everyone. To be able to give someone a lasting memory like this is such a powerful thing.
Next, the men. Phil Mickelson and others are going to donate their winnings this week to Katrina victims. Again, what a selfless act. I know some cynical people out there are saying, well, Phil can afford it. Of course he can. But then ask yourself if you found $20 on the street if you would give it to your favourite charity, or any other charity for that matter.
In these times when many of the pro sports headlines seemed to be centered around money and corruption, isn't it refreshing to here how they can also benefit those who have been met with tragedy?
And really, hasn't golf always taken the lead amongst all sports in that area? At the pro level, and at the local level? I'm playing in a charity event next Friday for my favourite charity, cystic fibrosis. There are thousands of these events every year. Golfing and helping someone at the same time? Sounds like the ultimate win-win.
Give some thought to how your golf knowledge can help someone. You may surprise yourself.
Regards,
Steve
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