I missed spending time with my adult son, so I hired him as my golf instructor

The author was eager to reconnect with her adult son when he returned home after college. She recognized that spending time together as a family had dwindled due to her son's newfound independence. Realizing that he needed financial assistance, she proposed a unique solution: hiring him as her golf instructor. The author recounted how she and her son discussed the idea of paid lessons, with her son expressing enthusiasm due to his financial needs and her desire to learn a new sport.

They agreed on a convenient schedule, with the author starting her lessons early in the morning while her son was still in bed. During their first lesson, the author learned the proper techniques for holding a golf club, adjusting her grip, and perfecting her stance. The author appreciated her son's patient teaching style and discovered a more profound connection with him as they worked together to improve her golf skills.

Over time, their weekly lessons turned into a bonding experience, with the author and her son engaging in conversations about his job search, future plans, and other aspects of their lives. As the son prepared to move out of their house, they continued their lessons, eventually resuming them once the weather became more favorable for outdoor activities.

The author concluded that the experience of paying her son to teach her golf had not only provided her with a valuable skill but also allowed her to forge a stronger bond with her adult son.