I’ve spent a lot of time on the course. Some days were golden—striping drives, draining putts, walking off 18 with a smile. Others? Not so much. But that’s the game. And the more I play, the more I realize how much golf mirrors real life.
Here are a few things I’ve learned from golf that go way beyond the course:
1. You can’t force it.
You know those rounds where nothing’s clicking? You try harder, grip tighter, swing faster… and everything falls apart. Life’s like that too. The more you push, the more you resist the natural flow. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is breathe, reset, and trust yourself.
2. One bad shot doesn’t define the round.
A triple bogey stings—but the round isn’t over. Same goes for real life. Bad days, missteps, mistakes—they’re just part of the game. What matters is how you respond. Do you spiral, or do you tee it up on the next hole and give it your best?
3. Comfort breeds confidence.
I’ve always played better when I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing—when it fits right, feels like me, and lets me move freely. That lesson applies far beyond fashion. In any setting, showing up as your full self changes the way you carry yourself. That’s a big part of what Quincy is about, too.
4. Your mindset is everything.
Golf is one of the most mental sports there is. If your head's not in the right place, it doesn’t matter how solid your swing is. Learning to manage your mindset—staying calm, positive, and present—has helped me way beyond the course. It’s a skill I’m still building every day.
5. Play your own game.
It’s easy to compare yourself to others. To wish you had their swing, their gear, their scorecard. But the magic happens when you stop chasing someone else’s version of success and start owning your own game. On and off the course.
I used to think golf was just something I did for fun. But the more I reflect, the more I see how it’s shaped the way I move through the world. How I face challenges. How I show up. How I chase the game—not just in golf, but in life.