Why Dad Golfs

At first glance, it’s a wholesome tale of golf and fatherhood. Spoiler: it’s not.

Why Dad Golfs is a short, darkly funny, quietly emotional ode to fatherhood, midlife crisis, and the one place Dad can still find a moment of peace—the golf course.

Told in 52 cleverly rhymed lines across 26 illustrated pages, this short poem masquerades as a lighthearted tale before veering into the painfully honest territory of sleep deprivation, financial stress, lost identity, and the absurdity of parenting in the modern world.

Perfect for new dads, tired dads, or anyone wondering why their father disappeared for six hours with a driver and a cooler of warm beer—this is not a children’s book.

What you’re getting:

• 26 full-color pages

• 52-line stanza written in four-line rhyme

• Humor that lands somewhere between a therapy session and a tee time

• A brutally honest reflection dressed up like a light read

Great For:

• New dads, tired dads, golf dads

• Father’s Day, birthdays, or just-because gifts

• Adults with a sense of humor (and kids who don’t read yet)

Caution: may make you laugh, cry, and book a solo tee time