Father's Day came and went. It was exciting as usual. I was surrounded by my children and their families. I was treated to steak from the grill, lots of gifts and the day ended by watching the U.S Golf Championship on TV. Lastly, a messeuse showed up to give me a one hour massage (one of my gifts).
Then I woke up from my dream. Yep it was a dream! I read a few cards and took a few "love you Dad telephone calls". I fried my own brats. No massage!
When I was a kid I remember a song that contained the lyrics "Where Have You Been Billy Boy, Billy Boy". The song kept running though my mind as I watched the end of the U.S.Open Golf telecast. Instead of "Billy", I substituted "David". "Where have you been David Boy, David Boy. Where have you been Charming David. He has been to seek a life, the true meaning of his strife, it's a tough thing he needed to discover".
I am talking about David Duval. 10 years ago he was ranked number one in the golfing world. He was rolling in money. He had discovered nutritional eating and developed a body building regimen that made him really "buff". He won the British Open title in the late 1990's.
Suddenly David disappeared from competitive golf. He played in some tournaments but didn't do well and recently was ranked 882 in the world (only the top 150 get reasonable recognition). He is 37 years old and the last 10 years have kind of slipped away. Then this last weekend as the U.S.Open unfolded, this sloppy overweight guy dressed in loose fitting clothes was challenging to win the Open. To eliminate the suspense, it was David and he did not win the Open but he did finish 2nd. Given a few breaks, he could have won.
So the question is "Where have you been David Duval"? He has started a nice family and his priorities are balanced. Golf obviously did not provide the satisfaction he was looking for. It is hard to feel sorry for David. His 2nd place finish earned him $560,000 for 4 days work. He stood on the "recognition stand" with his son cradled in his arms. He seemed at peace.
So maybe the real winner of the U.S.Open was David Duval. Surrounded by family and a nice check for finishing second, his enjoyment of the moment (and Father's Day) had to be very satisfying.
So Grasshoppers, it ain't complicated. Enjoyment of life involves what is important to you. The world "balance" always seems to come up.
Love,
Dad
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