I took up golf later in life, at the age of 35, and became immediately obsessed. My appetite for golf videos and swing tips was insatiable. When I had finally “figured it out”, I somehow forgot everything I had learned. Only to “get it back” the next day. What a game! Nevertheless, I was improving and was proud of my progress. Within a few years, I had lowered my index to <5.

When I looked around at others, some who had been golfing their whole lives, I saw so much potential but an overarching acceptance of mediocrity. They might want to get better, but unhealthy habits, both physical and mental, were holding them back. Weekend after weekend, the same patterns. The same frustrations.

And I kept thinking: This isn't fun. Is this how the game is supposed to be played?

Look at the best golfers in the world. The care they take of their bodies. The discipline they bring to their minds. The intentionality in their practice. Why couldn’t we bring that same mindset to everyday golfers?

Then I looked around at the trends in health and wellness. Mindfulness. Journaling. Meditation. Yoga. Pilates. Cold Plunges. Infrared Saunas. Training your mind and your body. Why isn’t golf viewed more through the lens of health and wellness? It has so much to offer.

I also began to realize something powerful: the lessons from golf are incredibly transferable. To life. To business. To relationships. How you handle adversity on the course mirrors how you handle it in a board meeting. How you manage your ego after a bad shot reveals how you respond to failure. How you stay present under pressure on the 18th green teaches you about composure in high-stakes moments. We are all human and we have human moments. But how can we learn and get better?

Then came a moment that changed everything. I organized a golf trip for a group of friends. But this wasn’t going to be your average drinking fest. We were going to do things differently. Early morning stretches. Thoughtful nutrition. A genuine support system for one another. Healthy competition, but no expectations. Being fully present. Journaling. Taking in our surroundings. Recovery. Connecting with others.

And it worked.

The vibes were incredible. The golf was even better. But more importantly, the experience was transformative. People left feeling different. Energized. Motivated. Renewed. Not just about their games, but about themselves. It was a window into their true potential.

That's when it clicked. This was different.

I asked myself: How can I bring this experience and philosophy to others? The answer: Cadence.