Let’s golf

Aristotle Yang

Sophomore Aristotle Yang remembers his first time playing golf — his dad taught him how to grip the golf club, his arms gently guiding Yang’s as they stood on the golf course, accompanied by the strong scent of fresh cut grass and a soft breeze. 

Now, playing golf together is a regular occurrence. After Yang’s dad noticed his interest in playing golf, he signed Yang up for golf lessons. Their roles occasionally reverse now — Yang, armed with newfound golf knowledge, corrects his dad’s techniques. When they play alongside each other, they talk about anything and everything — work, school, people. 

This past Christmas, Yang’s dad, recognizing his drive to continue improving his golf skills and hoping to make the varsity team, bought him a brand new golf set, which Yang says he really loves and has helped his game significantly. 

Yang reciprocated with a card. 

Thank you for the golf set, it read. I really appreciate it. I know it wasn’t cheap. Thank you.

“You should appreciate your family and do that with your friends as well,” Yang said. “Sometimes I feel a little guilty for not doing that enough, not really showing that I care, so that’s what I try to do now, a lot more often.”