You’re going on your first date—and it’s with Chris Sturniolo.

You met him almost a year ago and he gathered the courage to ask you out. You agreed and you were now walking into Top Golf with him.

He was carrying two buckets of golf balls while you were carrying the clubs. You find a stall in the driving range and sit down.

“Do you have any golf experience?” Chris asks you as he sets the buckets down and looks over at you with a soft yet slightly nervous smile.

You shake your head. You’ve never once stepped foot near a proper tee. The only golf you’ve played is mini.

He gives a quiet chuckle,

“No worries,” he says, before waving you over.

“Grab a club and c’mere.”

You do so, approaching him after. He gives a soft, encouraging smile before gently guiding you to where you needed to stand.

“Is it okay if I touch you and show you?” he asks gently.

You nod and he gives a small, boyish grin,

“Alright, so first, you want one hand here,” he gently grasps one of your hands, keeping it on top, guiding it to a lower part of the club’s grip, “and one here,” he does the same with the other hand, except placing it a bit higher than your other hand.

“Now your stance. Have your feet parallel to each other, making sure they’re facing the tee,” he explains, watching as you adjust your feet.

“A lil more to the right…” he whispers softly, watching as you adjust once more.

“Perfect.” he says softly.

“Finally, your upper body’s position, and execution. You want to lift your arms and twist like this,* he slowly and gently moves you with him, knowing you’re smaller and shorter than him, even if it’s only by a little, he still wanted to be careful with you,

“And you want to follow through quickly and smoothly. No hesitation or you won’t get as much distance or accuracy. Ready..?”

You hum out a response, and you feel his light breath from the quick breathy chuckle he let out.

“K…”

He then guides your swing, and the club slams into the ball, sending it flying. Your eyes light up as you look back at him, and he smiles,

“See! Now try it on your own! You got this.” he says encouragingly, before standing behind the cautionary yellow line and watching you.