Four generations reunite to golf on Father’s Day in Saskatoon | 24CA News
A Saskatoon household reunited on Father’s Day to fulfil a long-awaited dream wherein all 4 generations gathered for a day of {golfing}.
The Lee household tee’d off on the Holiday Park Golf course in Saskatoon not solely to compete however to see their want flip right into a actuality.
“We talked about this actually, when they were visiting me in Ontario and … we talked about someday we want to have a foursome and now that’s come to pass,” mentioned Robert Lee.
“As a father in his 80s, make use of every day you got … it’s your family and (be) sure to spend a lot of time with them.”
Robert was born and raised in Saskatoon however moved away on the age of 18 to hitch the army and have become a pilot. Lee now lives in Brighton, Ont., however determined to take a highway journey to go to his household along with his spouse by his aspect.
“We’ve been on the road since last month,” he mentioned. “It’s been a long journey for us, we’re having a great time but it’s coming to an end now.”
There was no higher solution to finish his highway journey with a memorable milestone along with his son, Jim, his grandson and great-grandson.
Jim has golfed rather a lot along with his dad over time however it’s his first time {golfing} along with his grandson.
“It is quite unique, especially this day and age, with travel and families being spread out,” he mentioned. “There is a lot of people that their fathers aren’t around … but they’re with you.
“And I would say take advantage of any time you can. It’s one day out of the year and if everybody can get together on that day, it’d be awesome.”
Kevin Lee wouldn’t have spent Father’s Day another method. He mentioned {golfing} is a good interest all of them share and is a chance for all 4 to bond collectively.
“It’s absolutely phenomenal to have grandpa out and joining us,” he mentioned. “It’s just a really great day (with) fantastic weather to get out and to share this moment together.”
Kevin’s son Jagger mentioned {golfing} along with his dad, his grandpa and great-grandpa was a memorable expertise.
“It’s really special because I don’t get to spend a lot of time with them regularly,” he mentioned. “It’s a really special time because it’s Father’s Day.”
Being the youngest out of the bunch, Jagger shares a bit of recommendation for all youthful generations to remove from this expertise.
“(Be) nice to your parents and don’t take advantage of them,” mentioned Jagger, who’s 11 years outdated. “You should try and hang out with them as much as you can because you might (not) know what (can) happen.”
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