climate-controlled hitting bays that you can rent by the hour. All locations also feature a full menu. Topgolf provides the clubs as part of the fee and has equipment for youth and toddlers. Choose from a variety of games. In Topgolf’s signature game, players score points by hitting balls to a target. Remember Angry Birds, that addictive puzzle video game that was all the rage back in 2010? At Topgolf, you can use the Angry Bird characters as golf balls to virtually smash things and have some competitive fun with your grandkids. In addition to the more than a dozen games, Topgolf also offers the ability to play some of the world’s most iconic courses, including St. Andrews and Pebble Beach. LIFE LESSONS Introducing your grandchildren to golf is a way to share and to instil good values and traits that are an inherent part of the game such as persistence, discipline, honesty, integrity and following rules. Golf also helps children, especially teens, to keep their emotions in check. It can even boost confidence and improve their mood, thanks to the endorphins released during a round of golf. Finally, if distance prevents you from physically connecting with your grandkids, take advantage of modern technology and make virtual dates to connect with them via FaceTime, Zoom or Skype. Or, better yet, invite your grandchildren to spend time with you wherever you live this summer and take them golfing. This will give their parents a break and will give you a lasting gift. No matter what game you play, whether it’s golf, another sport or a board game, remember that the number-one rule is to have fun. So make time this summer and fall before you head to warmer climes to make memories with your grandchildren on – or off – the golf course. You don’t want to end up in Florida, Arizona, or wherever you sojourn and, between sips of coffee or tea, utter aloud that regretful phrase, “I should have!” in reference to spending more time with your grandkids. Time is precious. The word is used in so many idioms that describe just how fleeting these moments are. As a snowbird and retiree, you often have extra time on your hands. So, don’t just kill time. Instead, use it wisely. Golf CSANews | SUMMER 2023 | 41
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