Golf, like life, is about redemption. No rounds or lives go perfectly. They all have their good and not-so-good moments.

The good news: In life, unlike golf, we don’t have to be alone to figure things out. Sometimes, people show up to help and they make it all worth the journey.

If we had a “Spirit Animal” here at NewClub, The Pollinator would be it. But when it comes to our environments, the golf courses we are fortunate to play and visit are the living, breathing, creatures that help us tell our story.

Every lesson I’ve learned in life, I first had to learn on the golf course.

My love for golf started like most Midwestern kids living in the suburbs. I grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin -- just 15 minutes north of Milwaukee -- and I was introduced to golf at a young age by family and friends.

The reality is golf won’t start in Illinois the same way it does every other year. Our governor recently announced some recreational activities will be allowed on May 1, provided we strictly adhere to new guidelines and restrictions.

Traditions should be passed down from generation to generation, they should be old, and they should be tested. Only until they reach that long-lasting mile mark can they truly earn the moniker of a “tradition.” They also need to start somewhere.

Whenever I stress about walking the dog, my fiancé is quick to say, “Well, instead of walking the dog, why don’t you let the dog walk you?” It wasn’t until a rainy round in Southwest Florida this past January did I finally get what she meant.

As I sit here on a rainy and cold Georgia day, I wonder what our NewClub’s founder Matt Considine thought of the past year -- NewClub’s inaugural season. Secretly, I’m more curious what is in store for NewClub’s coming year. So, why not ask the man himself?

The Reverse Jans is an event that takes place every year on the border of Evanston and Wilmette the first Saturday in December.

I always say that every day spent on the water is the best day of my life. Here’s why I do what I do.

For the folks who love a pure golf experience, Sand Valley Golf Resort exceeds those expectations.

To get better at catching fish, you need to get better at thinking like one.

After a few days of challenging weather, there’s nothing better than a beautiful sunset fishing expedition.

Sometimes something special does happen -- and something special did happen at Beverly Country Club on Sunday, June 24 -- when these occurrences happen, our connections on the course only become stronger.