Cole Michael Souza, a 13-year-old eighth grader, told CNA that the purpose of playing golf in the club is to practice the virtues.
“So before you start a game, and after, you’re supposed to give a very formal handshake, and you always have to be respectful, patient, and kind — and don’t flip out if you lose,” he said.
Mello explained that golf allows boys of all types of athletic abilities to participate while working on their focus, self-control, and discipline.
“Golf is very much a mind game, and it’s very much like the Christian life. We all get bad shots on the golf course, but it’s how you recover from that bad shot that will determine your score,” he said.
The after-school club, which is run by the school’s principal, Ryan Klein, and its custodian, Michael Lubold, aims to teach the boys “traditional masculine roles” by forming in them basic skills like using tools, learning how to change tires, and making household repairs.
“This is an opportunity for us to make a positive impact on these developing young men to embody what a Catholic gentleman is,” Klein told CNA.