Today was a great day! While on the golf course I met an incredible person. Al (the TSV (Timing Station Volunteer) on No. 2 at Jones Creek Golf Club) and I were chatting and he mentioned how he used to be a scratch golfer, but his game had slipped since then. It was not due to a lack of excitement or practice. Al was in an accident that left him paralyzed. He has since regained a lot of feeling in his body but still has no feeling from below the knees. Through tragedy Al found a renewed sense of love and passion for the game of golf. He appreciates it so much more now and regrets taking it for granted prior to his accident, which is why he spends his time volunteering for the AJGA tournament at his home club.
Al can teach us all a great lesson. Take nothing for granted because it can all be taken away at a moments notice. The story has a good ending though. Al is now able to enjoy at least two rounds of golf every week and can still break 90! He told me golf was more difficult now, but he enjoys it more now than he ever has at any time in his life. Thanks, Al, for a little perspective!
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