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Dad Breaks Par at Age 78! @ Alhambra Golf Course (4K)

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! 🐤) #golf #golfingfamily