At its core, golf is about developing new skills, honing them through practice, and then contemplating the moment and figuring out which skill fits the circumstances. It’s like therapy, just minus the therapist and plus a lot more cool gear. Golf offers a prism through which to view the world, and it can genuinely help people live better and more fulfilling lives. Author Drew Millard writes from experience: When his life fell apart, golf gave him the tools to get his shit together.