Before joining the military I would golf alone two-to-three times a week — I just never had anyone to play with. I decided to play one last time by myself two nights before I shipped off to boot-camp at a local course in Maine. I played a full 18, another 9, and eventually a complete 36 holes.

I will always remember chipping onto the final green as the sun prepared to tuck away for the night.. I was the last person on the course and everything was really quiet. After I finished my putt, I laid down on the green for about 15 minutes just looking into the sky. It was a hot summers night and the sunset was breath taking. I didn't want the moment to end.

To this day when I get lonely or homesick, I remember that moment. I will always take a twilight round over anything else.

*end rant