Thanks, Dad
Fatherly advice for Father’s Day
Father figures in our lives are always there to provide their advice, warranted or not, that we’ll always look back on when we remember Dad.
Here’s some of those tips from some of the staff and friends of Colorado AvidGolfer.
Dewayne Carel
“He passed on his zest for life, travel, sense of humor and love of sci-fi movies. Oh, he also taught me how to be a self-reliant, honest and caring person.” – D.T. Carel, Art Director, Colorado AvidGolfer
Tim Colander
“My dad has taught me the importance of conversation and making everyone feel welcomed and loved. My dad shaped me into who I am today, given me my love for sports and golf, and most importantly shown me how to be a humble man of God.” – Michael Colander, Golf Passport and Special Events Manager.
Guy Farrell
“The biggest lesson he taught me was to be patient and not to take life so seriously. In difficult situations, have patience that everything will come together, and to ride out the waves in a storm.” – Brenna Farrel, Art Director, Avid Lifestyle Magazine
William K. McCormick (Bill)
“My greatest lesson from [my dad] with golf was to play by the rules and count every stroke.” He had a wicked short game and if there was a $.25 bet – beware! – Kelly McCormick, Colorado Golf Hall of Fame.
Reg McHugh
“[My] Dad was a proponent of the value of getting instruction/taking lessons and then PRACTICING.” Whether golf, skiing, swimming, sailing, tennis or any sport, improvement came from listening and repeating the newfound skills. – Kim McHugh, golf writer, Denver.
Stan Phillips
“He taught me everything about what it looks like to be an amazing husband, an amazing dad, an amazing grandpa some day and most of all – a great man!” – Chris Phillips, Associate Publisher, Colorado AvidGolfer.
Darrell Spletter
“He taught me to stand up for what I believe in and never give up. He has an amazing sense of humor, a love of neighbors, family and people.” – Lori Perry, VP of sales at AvidGolfer and AvidLifestyle.
John Rizzi
“Of all the advice he gave me—’Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut,’ ‘The only sure way to lose is not to try’—the lesson that stuck with me most came during the last years of his life. Whenever we asked if he wanted to do something, he’d respond ‘Sure, why not?’” – Jon Rizzi, founding editor of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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