Dad Breaks Par at Age 78! @ Alhambra Golf Course (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- This was a round I will never forget.
Last week, Dad, my brother, and I played a round at Alhambra Golf Course. During that visit, the tees had been moved up for maintenance, and to our amazement, we made a combined 8 birdies-a feat that left us pretty stunned and thrilled. Fast forward to this week, and to our delight, we discovered the tees were still in their forward position, setting the stage for another memorable day.
Dad, who is 78 as of this round, has accomplished so much in this game. Self-taught at 45, he’s carded three hole-in-ones, and last year, he shot his age-a milestone I consider even more impressive than the aces. Earlier this year, he topped that achievement again by shooting a 76. Yet, the one thing my dad had never done was break par in a regulation round of golf.
As his distance off the tee has declined with age, breaking par felt like a fleeting dream despite his super-sharp short game and putting. But Alhambra GC, with its shorter layout, offers him a fighting chance to hit more greens in regulation. It’s also perfect for my brother, who’s new to the game, and for a casual golfer like me-I always feel I have a shot to break par here. (And to anyone who dismisses Alhambra as "too easy," I challenge you to give it a try. Its quirks and surprises will test your game in ways you don’t expect.)
Dad came out firing. Early on, he strung together three birdies in a row-something he’d never done in his 30+ years of golf. He protected that early lead, battling through a few missed putts, and arrived at the 18th hole needing just a par to finish at 1-under.
The final putt was a nervy downhill 4-footer-a shot that felt bigger than the distance suggested. (The low camera angle from my push cart off the green also doesn't do it any justice.) When the ball dropped, it felt like a profound sense of accomplishment. I knew I’d just witnessed one of my all-time favorite memories in the making.
Breaking par at age 78 isn’t just a golf achievement. It’s a testament to my dad’s disciplined life, his care for his body, and his unwavering efforts to live with integrity, generosity, and joy.
For me, this surpasses the hole-in-ones, shooting his age, and even his greatest feat: inspiring both his sons to love this beautiful, maddening game. Picking up golf again in 2016 brought me closer to my dad than ever, and seeing my brother discover it later in life feels like an unexpected gift.
Golf has given us moments of connection, competition, and laughter that I’ll treasure forever.
Thank you, Alhambra Golf Course, for being the canvas of so many unforgettable memories. And thank you, Dad, for teaching me not just the game, but how to respect the course, honor the rules, and to always play with integrity and heart.
Happy Birthday, Dad! Love, -Mig.
(And yes, we smashed our record for most birdies in a round! 🐤)
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I'm not crying. You're crying.
It's not even his channel, but your dad has become one of my favorite RUclips golfers. Accepts the mishits. Celebrates the good shots. And always celebrates the success of his playing partners. No better example of what it means to be a golfer right there!
Thanks @MikeGolfsOregon! - That means a lot and I'll pass along your kind words to him.
I presented this video to Dad for his birthday today (he's currently overseas) and he said he had tears in his eyes as well. Amazing how this game draws people together and brings out the best in us!
I'm not crying either...
What a great video. What a brilliant way for you all to spend time together. Your dad was as happy for you as he was for himself 😀
Thanks for the kind words! 💙Even though we're always competing against each other, we always root for the other to do well.
I’m not crying
This is the greatest RUclips golf video of all time.
Thanks. 💙Glad you enjoyed it!
I found myself smiling throughout the entire video. The sound quality was superb 👌. From swing to ping 😀. But I was most impressed of how clear you conveyed the joy you guys were having. Thanks man. Quality upload 🫡
Thanks for the kind words! It was a joy to put it together. Glad you enjoyed it. 💙
I wish i can play with my dad one more time. Loved every second。 爸爸加油！
Thank you-I try to treasure every moment. Glad you enjoyed it. 💙
Algorithm brought this video to me, so glad it did. A memory you will all have forever. Why golf will always be the greatest sport.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I couldn’t agree more-it's absolutely the greatest game! This was definitely a round I'll cherish and look back on fondly for years to come. 💙
Aside from the low scores (my dad and I combine for 2 birds max), this felt so relatable that I had to comment. Chill and shady Alhambra GC is a fantastic one to play with pops. Congrats to him and to you kids too.
I know those shaggy lies well and found that toe-down chipping helps a bit. Ymmv.
Thanks! It's truly a blessing to have this golf course-it's such a unique setup where both young and old can enjoy the game. "Chill" really is the perfect way to describe it.
Appreciate the chipping tip! I used to only use my 58º around the greens but recently switched to my pitching wedge to play more bump and runs-will definitely keep the toe-down technique in mind for the next round!
Damn Mig nice video! Your dad hitting under par at that age is a momentous occasion! Makes me wish my dad played golf haha. Nonetheless your tee shots are so good. Cant wait for the next one!
Thank you! We were pretty stunned by it when it happened. The best he's ever shot there these last couple of years was a 76. When he made those 3 birdies in a row on Holes 2, 3, and 4, I realized the round was going to be special. 🙂
Congrats to you and your dad for personal bests!! Your dad is awesome! Happy belated birthday to him! 86 is my best at Alhambra. Hope to run into you guys there one of these days.
Thanks for the kind words-I'll share your comments with him! 💙 See you on the course. 😎
You deserve way more subscribers love the content and happy birthday to your pops and breaking par!
Thanks for the kind words! Just putting these videos together is reward enough. Glad people are out there enjoying them. 😊
Absolutely love your videos! Memories for life!
Thank you! I really appreciate it. I'll definitely be re-watching this one years from now. 💙
oh my, thank god the algorithm recommended this video. I play all the time at Alhambra and even if it was a short day its still super challenging. Well done Dad!
Thank you! I often play there as well and have found that the forward tees really challenge you to rethink your strategy on many of the holes.
So glad I saw this great video glad you both did well
Thank you! 💙
this is such a great video love it !
Thank you! 💙
magnifique !
Merci! 💙
This was great, no frills, just golf! And very good golf also! Where is Dad from, I mean I can guess China or Taiwan? Absolutely beautiful and heart warning. Well done Mig and Dad. Inspiring.
Thank you for the kind words! 💙 My dad is originally from Taiwan. He married my mom there, and they moved to Argentina, where my brother and I were born. We then moved to the U.S. when we were very young and have been here ever since. Both of my parents speak Chinese, English, and Spanish. 😁
@@migl9000 That's amazing. Good luck on your golf journey!
Perfect course to break par....several drivable par 4's....short course but tricky
Yes-I’m so glad this course exists! It seems easy at first, but it’s deceptively challenging and forces you to play strategically. Lots of risk/reward holes and you still have to putt well to put a good round together.
Nice video! Great family.
I appreciate that. Thank you! 💙
what tee does your dad play? he's so good
Nowadays Dad plays from the white tees but will occasionally play from the blues on shorter courses. (We all played from the blues in this video because they were moved up that day.) He doesn't hit it as far anymore but he never seems to miss a fairway and his short game is still exceptionally sharp.
If i could like this video twice i would.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 💙
I have the same nike shoes, they are so nice
Nice! You have excellent taste. 😁 I love these shoes because they’re so versatile-you can wear them pretty much anywhere, not just on the golf course.
Dad has the most unconventional swing and puts, but all works.
I’ve studied his swing with great fascination over the years. In short, he’s reached an age where he needs to limit his body rotation to avoid injury, relying instead on directing his club path with his arms and a well-timed weight shift. And it's a complete mystery to me how he manages to sink putts with that putting stroke. 😂