The best gift of father’s day? Playing a golf tour with my father

Like many players, I was exposed for the first time in the game through family. I can still remember my first attempt to swing a golf club – in a crowded range one day of father as a child.

Although I did not catch the golf mistake until later in life, the game has always been a powerful way to connect with the people I love. Especially my father, whose persistence took me to the course, ultimately aroused my passion for golf.

From caddiing to small events to cheer me out from outside the ropes to college, he has been there through all. While I am old, every chance I have to remove it with it is more than a round of golf, it is a loving memory that continues to strengthen our relationship.

So when I encountered a new amateur event that allowed me to compete ABOUT My dad, I jumped in the chance.

The event is called GenerationExpected by Omni Hotels and Resorts in partnership with America’s PGA. It is a family -centered golf tour created to unite players’ generations while they fight it in Omni PGA Frisco Resort and SPA in Frisco, Texas.

To win their ticket to Frisco, two -people teams competed in one of the 12 qualifying events held in the Omni Golf Resorts across the country. The teams competed in one of the three divisions: grandfather/nephew, parent/child (or aunt/uncle and granddaughter/grandchildren), and a member of the PGA professional/generative family. The best teams in net and gross note from each division progressed to the finals.

This year, my father and I were lucky enough to secure a place in the National Inaugural Championship of the Generation Cup, and although we did not win, it was probably the most special golf output I have ever shared with him.

From the moment we arrived, we have been welcomed by staff who helped us get our bearings in extraordinary property, one that includes a world-class hotel, three golf courses, numerous restaurants and dance floor-a nearly two-acre course for the public.

While researching the property – like The Ice House, a classic barbecue place in Texas, set a few steps from the green placement containing the breast of the toptracer string – I realized it was more than a golf course. It had become a pillar of the community. I saw local families move through the placement course, laughing at the lost wells and enjoying each other’s company. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere was the perfect backdrop for an event that aimed to raise the game and connect with the family.

That evening we started the tournament with a welcome dinner near the dance floor and a round in pace, a PAR-3 course with 10 holes that contain five holes designed by both Gil Hanse and Beau Welling-Architects after two courses with 18 holes of Fields Ranch.

We clashed bright and early in the next morning for our first round Ranch West fields. The tour format was a two -person shampoo and each player was assigned to their age and the USGA handicap index. This seemed to level the playing field for teams with elderly or youth competitors-like the 10-year-old we were paired during the first round (though he was a stick and did not need much help).

After the round, the teams had access to a tour -level recovery room equipped with the same tools used by PRO as Rory Mcilroy and Tony Finau. For a deeper reset after the round, you can also reserve a service in their bathroom.

After my recovery session (and a quick nap), we left for dinner, where we met another Dad/daughter team, with whom we soon became friends with. One of the highlights of the night was a fiery conversation with Welling, the designer of Fields Ranch West, the course we played that day. We also heard from John Lindert, a past president of America, who qualified for the event with his son.

Welling explained how his design philosophy for the Fields Ranch West was rooted in creating a course that was challenging for all ages and skill levels, just like the event we were competing in.

“Golf is a builder of people and the community,” Welling said.

To create a layout that tested low and high handicap players, Welling studied amateur data and found a major change: greens in regulations.

Because the best players hit the most average greens, Welling added the big hoods and bold contours in his green complexes to challenge their iron game. For the top handicap players, he included more thanks of the meeting that made them manageable recovery shots.

“We want everyone to enjoy the golf course,” Welling said.

The last round was played Fields ranch eastTheir championship course created by Gil Hanse who is set to host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in less than a week. Personally, I found this course to be more sought after. Required point accuracy with your access shots and a sharp short game to give yourself a chance to save par. Fortunately, we had a stellar caddy, whose course knowledge helped us to charge a couple of birds.

As we walked down the 18th Street, I could not help but make a little blurred eyes. Our weekend was approaching and I was very grateful for having the opportunity to play with my father. As I’m old, life has become busiest and our rounds of golf have grown less. But for a weekend, Omni gave my father and I a chance to reconnect our shared love for golf game.

And I have a sneaky doubt that we were not the only ones. Based on the smiles I saw from other families over the weekend, the generation cup was a hit for others as well.

Ready to compete in the 2026 national championship? Click here To enroll in your local generation qualification and create memorable memories with your family.