June, 2007 -- Tiger Woods is a household name. Even non-golfers know who he is. Companies love his marketability and use him to sell products that have nothing to do with the game of golf. Golfers love his game skills and his focused intensity on the course.

Last summer an emotional Tiger Woods drama unfolded on the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in England. Fans from around the world watched as the young golfer won his 11th major golf victory, taking home the British Open Championship.

But it wasn’t so much the victory that most remember. It wasn’t the relentless way he continued his pursuit of legendary status in golf, striding confidently toward the hallowed place where names like Nicklaus, Palmer, and Hogan are spoken in reverent tones.

The picture of Tiger Woods that most people remember—the one different from so many others—was that of the world’s number one golfer sobbing uncontrollably. First on the shoulder of his caddie after the tournament ended and then as he was embraced by his wife.

Woods’s father, Earl, had passed away from cancer on May 3, 2006. All the emotion Woods had held back, all the grief he had channeled into another amazing round of golf, came pouring out. He talked about his dad as he accepted the British Open trophy, saying, “Walking down the last hole I had a chance to enjoy this moment. After my last putt I realized my dad’s never going to see this again. I wish he could’ve seen this one last time.”

That last sentiment—I wish he could’ve seen this one last time—bears repeating, especially during this month in which we celebrate Father’s Day. We should honor our fathers—laud them with love, accolades, and colorful ties. But we should also take great care to enjoy the time we have with our dads.

Even the most mundane moments become sparkling jewels when seen in retrospect. Looking back wistfully, wishing Dad could see us swing a bat, play the piano, pirouette across a stage, finish a difficult essay, or tap a golf ball across a green and into a hole…just one last time. If you’re blessed to be able to spend time with your dad this Father’s Day, enjoy!

Until next time...

Kevin Ogle, a native Oklahoman, is a news anchor on Oklahoma’s NewsChannel 4. He and his wife have two teenage daughters.