Sitting down and writing this first blog post feels like it has been several years in the making. I have long thought about how I wanted to dip my feet into the world of golf content, but the ideas have always stayed within the confines of my notebooks and conversations where I would make mere musings at the idea. I’ve always been shy around a camera and microphone, and everyone and their brother already has a podcast these days. Even in today’s wide world of social media it can often feel hard to come up with content that is unique and interesting enough for people to consume. Last year I created a website under a different name, but the idea fizzled out quickly when I realized what a massive undertaking it was going to be. There’s the famous quote about planting a tree that the best time was 20 years ago but the second-best time is now. If the best time to start was years ago, I am making the most of the second-best time – now.

Golf has always been a massive part of my life since the time I first picked up a club with my dad around the age of 7. But as many people do, I started to drift away from the game as I got older. I thought golf was going to be simply relegated to a mere hobby a few weekends in the summer, and a fond memory to reminisce about during cold winters, or long monotonous days behind a computer screen. But these last 5 years have been a journey of reconnecting with the game, and rediscovering who I am and what golf means to me. Golf is not just a sport I love – it’s a fundamental part of who I am. Now I have recommitted myself more than ever to push my limits, competing in high level tournaments, and seeing where this game can take me on and off the course.

Over time I will continue to post my reflections on my own golf journey, golf’s place in the changing sports landscape, the events on the professional tours, my own experimentation with new equipment and gadgets, as well as my own golf swing. There will be a lot to write about in the leadup and preparation for tournaments. Maybe I will eventually overcome my camera shyness and venture into video or podcast content. I’m sure my writing style will evolve (and hopefully improve) over time. For my first series of upcoming posts, Rediscovering My Golf Journey, I will take a deeper dive into my own life and how the game has and continues to shape me. With today also being the conclusion of THE PLAYERS Championship, I am planning to have a championship recap posted on Monday.

I will also feature articles, photos, reviews, and eventually discussions of golf course architecture of the many courses I have the privilege of playing along the way. While most will be in the Midwest, particularly around Michigan, I also hope to highlight golf travel opportunities across the United States and internationally. One of the most underappreciated aspects of playing this game is the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful and historic places, while meeting incredible people from all corners of the world.

I’m still not sure exactly what this will become or where it will take me, but I hope for those that find this blog, they may be inspired to pick up the game, or reinvest themselves into the game they once loved.  I hope my own journey and perspectives through the game and life can resonate with people. And more than anything I hope someone reading this site could bring someone new into the game like my dad did all those years ago, igniting a lifelong passion and pursuit of learning who we are and what we can become through golf.

Welcome to One Time!