Geez, I thought you had the best golf channel on KZfaq before this video. This story makes it so much greater. I actually quit golf in my early 20s because I got very good at it but it became frustrating to me that there was a level I ultimately couldn’t achieve. My two sons have taken up golf in there late teens in the last year, my wife played on her high school team, and now I’m back into it and it’s been great to play as a family during this pandemic. I actually love golf again. I’ll probably never be back at the level I was when I was younger but I enjoy it so much more now. Your channel helps people to see you don’t have to have a perfect swing or hit the ball a mile to still play good or even great golf. It’s very encouraging. I look forward to watching many more of your rounds.

Legend of the Game

When you said your donor was a passionate golfer I got chills

Adam, this really struck a cord with me. Like you, golf was also a saving grace in my life. When i was 21 years old i struggled heavily with drugs and alcohol. For about 5 years all i cared about was the drink after work and the party on the weekend. It came to a point where i had to fess to my parents and loved ones and checked myself into rehab. The first few months were extremely rough and i knew i needed a find a hobby. I was an avid golfer in highschool so i figured why not pick it up again and here we are 16 months sober and i’m golfing as much as i possibly can. When i’m on that golf course there is seriously no better high ill ever get with any sort of substance. Your content is amazing and it is incredibly inspiring how many strokes you take off with a very clean short game. Keep up the good work my man and thank you for sharing your story.

Glad you made it through bud god bless your donor!!!

I got into golf in November (2022) and ran into your vlogs a few months ago. I would watch your vids because you seemed to swing just like me, as opposed to many of the other youtubers that claim to be average golfers but have the perfect swing Haha. Anyway, this was the first time I've seen this specific post about your story. It's very touching, and I am so happy for you. I'm still currently a 30 handicap, but very determined. I play 2-3x a week, hit in my backyard daily, so I'm hoping that I can slowly bring that handicap down. I've found golf to center me, as it does for you and many others. Keep up the great work, and continue posting your journey. I, myself, am now a fan of yours. Cheers brother.

great story. i played golf obsessively until college. then around 2007, after college, the opiate epidemic sunk its teeth in to me and i stopped playing. 15 years later, i have a few clean years and i started playing again last year. i forgot how much i loved this game... the passion for golf and life is back. amazing stuff. keep it up!

Liked, downloaded, saved. I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now and I had no idea of your health issues that you’ve overcame. Your story is amazing. Cheers

Adam Hey - just stumbled on your channel yesterday with you playing Pasatiempo. I remember hearing the tv announcers talk about how Julie Inskster played there a lot and how Lauren Robert’s worked there at the half way snack bar selling Pimento sandwiches and how it was Alister Mackenzie’s master work and how it was Public ! - to boot. I started as a caddy when I was 15 and have played ever since - even won a few club tournaments. Anyway, I too am a transplant recipient. I got my first heart transplant in 1990 and my second in 2016. I was texting back and forth with Eric Compton back 2016 while I was waiting for a donor. Anyway, enjoy your health and of course the golf and keep the vids coming. ✌️✌️

This hits home. 8 years ago my dad had a liver transplant. It happened fast and he’s a lottery winner that he got a transplant in time. He now plays 3 times a week and we’re playing Pebble Beach in April. It’s an honor. This is inspiring thanks for sharing!

You are blessed, sir. I enjoy your channel. I have a child who requires 24 hr assistance. She was born with a condition and I don’t get to play. But it’s my unfulfilled passion to play, vicariously I get to see and feel golf again through watching you.

Just awesome!!! My Uncle taught me the game when I was 10. I became hooked, wanting to be a pro, playing & practice for hours daily. It really helped distract my mind from problems at home. I won tournaments in high school & received multiple scholarships to play, but I was acting up without a Father at home hanging out with the wrong group. Instead I dropped out of school at 17 wasting opportunities. I stopped playing as often due to finances while living in California I couldn’t afford the price to play at the time so I pretty much quit. Well, this year I moved to Midwest where you can afford to have hobbies such as golf again & have been playing 2-3 rounds a week past 2 months! I almost forget how much I need this game, it’s all I want to do & I’ve decided that I want to become a Golf Coach & help others enjoy this therapeutic yet frustrating game we love, GOLF! You are an inspiration my friend. Thank you for your time⛳️

What an amazing and emotional story. I'm so happy for you, man. I love watching your channel while I eat and seeing you pull out great scores while also having more than enough stinker shots is quite inspirational. I returned to the sport this year, after not playing for the most part of my 20s. After i turned 30, me and my best friend (who I have met through golf youth when we were 10) decided to start again. Best decision of the year. After a few rounds, I'm playing between 87 (best) and 95 (worst) so far and hoping to break 85 this year. Much love.

I got chills before watching this video, I knew somehow this was special

While I do love golf, in my personal life the sport that changed me was mountain biking. I was at my lowest point in my life and happened to watch a video of people just messing around out on their local trails. It looked like so much fun and a real challenge. So later that week I thought to my self, "Hey I own a bike, this looks fun and I've ridden on roads since I was a kid, how hard could this be?" So I went for a ride at the local trail system, little did I know the bike I had was terrible for trail riding and I almost crashed several times. But that first ride changed me profoundly. The adrenaline and the feeling of accomplishment when you overcame a section of trail you didn't even think was possible is hard to describe. You also experience something similar to what you described with golf where all you are thinking about is the trail and not crashing but also pushing through the fatigue. If I hadn't found MTB my life may have ended because of how low that point was and I am thankful every day that I clicked on that video 5 years ago.

I never played golf till i got cancer and i took up golf to get outside and exercise on my own as everyone i know were working love it now its exciting,frustrating,exhilarating

What a great story! How I love the view of Vancouver, the city I would love to live in if I moved to Canada.

I live in NY and also have an autoimmune disease, I have IDB or Ulcerative Colitis. I started playing golf during COVID and much like you I started playing one day and just got hooked on it. I was invited to a tournament for vets that takes place by my friend who has PTSD and the guy the tournament is actually for and I just never stopped. Now I played at least once every weekend and sometimes 2-3 times a week. Your channel has been super informative to me and maybe one day I'll record myself playing golf too and put on KZfaq when I actually consider myself good enough to do it.

Thanks for sharing your story. I just found your channel today. My wife and I recently started playing golf to exercise, she is pre-transplant (lungs). Her condition has deteriorated to the point that she doesn't have the strength or energy to play, at this time I'm looking forward to her post transplant when we can play together. The local VA golf course offers free lessons for its members, where we were taking lessons before her decline. I will show her your video and hope it inspires her to continue with golf as rehab after the surgery. Thank you

I've been watching your channel for a while now but am just seeing this video for the first time and WOW, what an absolutely amazing story. I am just getting back into the game myself and your videos have been a huge inspiration to me. Looking forward to more great content for years to come!

I rarely comment about any YT videos, but..... all of us (not just those who play golf) should take a moment and reflect on what you offer. Your story is inspirational and many of us need an opportunity to focus (or re-focus) on what is important in life. We all should take a moment to back away from the day-to-day treadmill of life and pay attention to what really matters in life. Keep doing what you are doing!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a KZfaq video with 1k+ likes and 0 dislikes. This is a tribute to you, the content you make and how much joy you bring to everyone who watches your content wherever it may be. You are as humble as you are inspirational. Fantastic story and look forward to many more videos from you in the years to come! Hope all is still well in your life brother 👌

Hi Adam! I used to weigh 550 pounds. I had weight loss surgery about 3 years ago and decided to try things i could never do before. Golf was one of those. I’ve never looked back! Thank you for all your content!

Amazing story!

Love your story!!!!! I started golf 10 years ago, my friend was a PGA certified fitter and teacher, he helped me so much!!!! On 12-18-14 we played a match play round and i won!!!! He was such a good golfer and friend 1 month later he died suddenly .........I miss my friend....... after some time I went back to playing a sport i love. Your story has inspired me to be the best i can be and did shoot 69 3 weeks ago but 84 is about normal, Keep in mind you inspire others !! If ever you come to South Carolina let me know ............Golf it is!!!

I agree with Jboat571, I think you have just about the best golf channel on KZfaq. I do like Rick Shield's channel as well, not so much as he is a great golfer (he does have a beautiful swing though!), but I like the entertainment value: Rick's English accent and that he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously and is just having fun. You have that same energy and charisma Adam! Plus, this particular video is just awesome. Thank you very much for sharing your story. I am now one of your almost 30K subscribers! I hope you make it over a million.

Brother your a warrior!!! If our paths ever cross I would love to tee it up with you my treat! ✊🏾 consider me your buddy in Hawaii! 🤙🏾😎

I found your channel by accident and I enjoy it a lot. God bless you!

Been playing for over 50 yrs. Handicap has ranged from 11 to 22-ish. I have also played some baseball, billiards and tennis in my life and I was better at billiards than golf, but as bad as I ever was at golf, I never wanted to truly stop playing. Been VERY fortunate to play many of the great courses in the US and Scotland/Ireland. Good or bad, I have had many of my most awesome, memorable, enjoyable experiences in my life on the golf course. To add to these blessings, I introduced (did not teach) the game to my son, now 39 and a single digit handicap golfer, and my now 11 year old daughter, a 21 handicapper who just had her first official tournament 3 days ago, which she won 1st place in her age group. We are all going to Bandon to play together for 5 days in early July. As a father of two golfers, what a treat that will be. For me, no matter how bad I might play, I have never wanted to stop playing. Sorry for the longish post.

Great story! Keep making awesome videos!!

People that don't play can think it's a silly game and don't understand how addictive and transformational it can be. You don't hear too many inspirational stories such as yours because of taking up bowling!

Thank you for your story. Hearing your story has struck a chord in my life. My father has always been an avid golfer. To say that he would amaze people on the course, would be an understatement. All throughout my life I would hear from people, family and strangers noticing my last name, how great of a golfer he was. He cut his Arnold Palmer 7 Iron when I was little so that I could have a golf club to hit a ball around with (which I still have and keep in my golf bag). He bought me my first set of clubs when I was 10. We would talk golf all the time. One and a half years ago, his health was failing. This person who was active and a work horse, suddenly lost all his weight, couldn’t eat and couldn’t get out of bed. After many tests and doctors visits, as well as trips to the ER, he was told that he had cirrhosis of the liver. After many tests and months went by, they found him to have Primary biliary cholangitis as the culprit for his cirrhosis, an autoimmune disease that attacks his bile ducts in his liver. To say that the past two years have been a difficult struggle for him, would be a huge understatement. He still has difficulty maintaining his weight, difficulty maintaining tasks at home and one problem solved always led to another problem showing up. Thankfully, his health is progressing, but rather slowly. My dad hadn’t golfed since before his health suddenly spiraled. However, not too long ago, he was able to hit the course and played 9 holes. He called me right away and he was so excited and emotional. He joked that he’s now playing “bogey golf” and not hitting close to his previous 300 yard drives, but he felt some sense of normalcy while on the course. It was the first time in so long when he felt like he was in decent health and he can see all the progress he’s made along the way. His time playing on that course that day, was a feeling and emotion he’s never felt while playing golf before. He’s still working hard to improve his health so that he can fly here and we can play some golf. Thank you again for your story. You can see why that story struck so deeply within myself.

My father taught me golf and we played while I was growing up. I am in my 50's, my Dad is battling cancer and last week we played what may have been our last round of golf together. I play the game with my step-son and grandson and we are building memories that I hope will last their lifetime.

I have watched litterally hundreds of golf KZfaq videos, 99% which have been instruction. I can honestly say that I've learned more from this channel than all the other videos put together. I will never be a low single digit handicap or maybe even a high single digit handicap and that is OK. What I have learned from this site is how to get the best out of my game with the swing I have, and most important, enjoy it! Thank you.

Adam, I’m glad you’re around and well….

Its such an inspiring story and is one of the biggest reasons behind why I picked golf clubs up and gave this game a chance 2 years ago.. thank you Adam!

This gave me goosebumps. Amazing story

what a beautiful story ... Golf is a great Game of life...

Great story. I started working as a stationary engineering manager at a country club in Kansas city; had no interest in the game of golf at all. Finally, some of my staff decided to drag me to the course; I was bad, really bad; however this was new to me and slightly enjoyable. A few months later after getting to practice once or twice a week for 15 minutes here and there I hit a tremendous iron shot; it was straight and long. After that moment, I was hooked. I've played in a few scramble tournaments, bought a nice new bag, have started parring holes and occasionally getting a birdie, am looking at new clubs, and even watching golf on tv. 😯 This game is maddening, yet incredibly fulfilling. So happy to hear that you found a treasure in the game of golf.

What a phenomenal story. Glad you're in better health now Adam, thanks for sharing!

Such a great story I’m very glad you are making videos now

Your story is so damn incredible. I have also found golf to be therapeutic in more than one way. I have an autoimmune disease as well, and I work a desk job that’s slowly killing my health. Golf has inspired me to take better care of myself, and I’ve been improving slowly but surely. I played a lot of golf as a kid but I fell out of love with it until my early 30’s. Now I wish I could play all day every day lol. Thank you for doing what you do and inspiring us all.

My father had a liver transplant in 1998. The one common thread we had was playing golf. It was the one father-son activity that we actually connected on. Playing whenever we could. Growing up watching Jack Nicklaus, Seve, Lee Trevino in the late 70's through the 80's was a favorite family time activity on Sunday. When my 4 kids started playing travel sports with collegiate athletics in their sights I took a step back from playing due to time and financial responsibilities. Went from playing once or twice a week to 2-3 times per year for about 12 years. Around 2015 I started playing more and my son started to take up the game. Played more and more through the years with 40 rounds under my belt in 2022 and now whenever my son can be torn from college work and life it's something that I really love doing with him. Golf is much more than just a game, sport or hobby. Golf is way of life, part of a common passion. A therapy if you will. It's the one activity that the stresses of life don't seem to penetrate for four hours. I've been watching you channel for about a year now and love the content.

That’s a really cool story. My path of loving golf was kind of like this in where golf somewhat saved me. While I am only 18 years old, throughout high school I had severe anxiety and was diagnosed with adhd from an early age. This lead to me becoming severely depressed and I became very clouded and isolated with the worst thoughts. I had always loved golf but I had stopped playing when I got to high school because I wasn’t good enough to make the team and I had other things I wanted to focus on. However, when my depression reached its worst, my friend texted and asked me if I wanted to play golf. I reluctantly said yes and we went and I felt happy for the first time in months. I started to get into it and now I am a happy person and I wouldn’t probably be here without golf. Your content is awesome and your story is inspiring to me, and I look forward to supporting your content in the future!

Adam, I’ve recently stumbled onto your videos and I love how your game mirrors so many golfers out there, but you make it work for you. This is my first season back after 2 major medical scares 11 months ago, and this video made me realize how easily the game I love so much could have been taken away from me. Instead of dwelling on it, I’m excited to be able to play again, and I plan on carrying a positive attitude into every round going forward! Thank you so much!

Wow man, admirable of you to share your story. Blessings!

Recent subscriber. Love the content. Watching your content has helped bring down my handicap from 16 to 12, made me realise my strengths and focus on them. Really different to other stuff out there and loving it. Thanks for the effort keep up great work. You have inspired my game

Wow. I’ve been following you for awhile now. Why? Because I can’t golf anymore. Arthritis in left ankle, left knee, spinabifada in lower back with arthritis around it. My wife got me a custom fitted set of golf clubs. I love her and my clubs. Best I’ve ever shot is an 83. It was a great day. Sadly I’ll be selling all my golf stuff this spring. I’m going to try to learn how to play the guitar. But I told my wife I will sell my clubs before I buy a guitar. Love your 18 in (about) 8 minute videos. Reminds me of when I could play.🥺🥺 Keep posting videos please. I’ll keep watching. ❤️⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️ From one Canadian to another… thank you very very much. 🇨🇦😎

Just stumbled across your channel. I myself am almost 16 years into a kidney transplant that absolutely saved my life in my early 20’s after my kidneys failed while living in northern CA. I also love golf, to the point where I took a job at a course to be able to play affordable golf. I look forward to checking out your channel. Thanks for sharing your story 👍🏻🏌️‍♂️

What an amazing story glad to see you back healthy buddy

Golf sidekick said it best. Thanks for sharing man ✌

Wow. Chills. 🙏

Great story man. You’re an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

I teared up man. Hearing your story and especially your relationship with the family of your donor is just beautiful in a way that as you said can only be described as divine. I’ve said this before on another video but you make excellent content for the average guy out playing, I love to watch as I work each day. I hope to watch many more!

Loved this

Amazing!

AMAZING!!!

Bravo!

Amazing story. This could easily be a segment on Good Morning America or something.

So inspiring man

Haven't watched this since after the first time we played together. Watching it now, looking forward to AZ, I am glad you made it.

Wow what a story. Thank you for sharing. My story is nothing special. I remember being a kid who loved sports and lived near a nice 9 hole course. I bugged my dad long enough to take me out for a couple rounds. I was terrible as we mostly are when we begin. I didnt play much until high school when I joined the golf team simply for them to have enough players to keep the team going. I placed dead last in the competition but saw some incremental progress and decided to stick with it. Over the next few summers I bought student memberships at my local course. I played as often as I could although our limited summer length made it difficult. As an adult I moved to Southern Ontario and have truly fallen in love with the game. Playing so many different courses, making occasional good shots. Getting my own brand new set of clubs for the first time last year. Golf is now my obsession. I am on a break 80 quest, I organize multiple golf get togethers with my buddies. I miss it so much during the current lockdown and cant wait to get back out again. I look forward to more of your videos!

I enjoy your videos man. This is awesome

That was amazing!

Hi, I’m so happy to see that you are in much greater health now and living life to the full. I’m a huge fan of your channel and as someone who’s trying to get on their college golf team next year, your videos have provided tremendous comfort and insight into the game and perfectly illustrate the constant attempt to try and get better at it and the challenges we have to navigate along the way. Keep doing what you’re doing and I can’t wait to see the great content that you continue to put out. Thanks, Joe

Thank you for sharing your story!

great story!

Thank you for sharing your story

Wow. That is amazing. Glad you're doing better and that the donor, maybe in some small way, still gets to get out there. Enjoyed the story and love the channel.

Inspiring stuff! Covid brought me to golf, now I love it

Wow, man what a story. You and your donor are true GOATs in the spirit of the game.

All this time I’ve been watching your golf videos and never saw this one / never knew the wild backstory behind your passion. I’m genuinely moved I started playing golf when I was a kid and my dad would take me to a course in our town for twilight rounds. I loved it. I love the concept of competing against yourself for better scores. When I graduated college, I moved back to my home town for work and made it a point to play golf with my dad once or twice a week. I considered it valuable time with my father who showed me the game, and I knew I would cherish that time one day when he was gone. Unfortunately, he was gone sooner than expected. He died in 2020 of pancreatic cancer at 62. It still hurts to know I can’t play with him anymore, but I’m extremely grateful to my past self for committing that time to spend with him out on the course. I get a golf membership at a local course every year and try to play 3+ times per week

After watching your KZfaq channel I’m determined to break 80 this year!

Just came across your channel and it’s incredible story! Life can be cruel and also be beautiful at the same time, don’t stop being yourself and having a passion that we are all addicted too! My passion for golf in this pandemic time has made me realize it’s a family and we are in this together!

Man.... that made me cry. Good luck on your continuing recovery. Enjoy the game. We love your content.

Love the channel. So happy to see you feeling well

Really great story man and nice video! Love your content.

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

Good stuff!

God bless you man 💛 the feels

the power of golf is undeniable. great story and big fan of the channel

Great story!

Great video! I am just coming around your page and love it. I myself am a 7 handicap so I can relate very easily to how your game is played. Very inspirational and can’t wait for more videos!

Just seeing this now. Thank you so much for sharing!

Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

Well done mate! Great videos!!

Amazing story ❤

Thank you for sharing your story. Great channel

Thank you. Truly Inspirational.

Dude - what an inspiring story. Subscribed forever.

Dude I already love your channel, as I see my own game in yours, and your humility to share with everyone. But this just really hit my heart. I could go on and on about the parallels I relate to. But the obvious one being that golf is a life saver! So glad you’re with us to share your inspirational story👊🏼

Amazing story! Love to see your content!

So wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

This is awesome Adam. Glad to know you’re alright and playing the game you love in good health. You have a lot of potential to grow your swing to levels you may not even think are possible. Good luck out there and cheers to a great summer of golf.

Your a great example of strength. Great video and amazing story. God bless and thank you for sharing.

Very cool story bro

very inspiring and thank you for the channel

Man, i love your videos, it makes me feel like im watching a pretty good friend playing golf,keep doing it!

Awesome story, very inspiring! I started playing golf to be able to beat my dad! 4 years later I’m still playing because I still havnt beaten him. One day I will! Shot 90 the other day and now I’m addicted. Thanks for letting me binge your channel at work!

That was awesome, thanks for sharing Adam!