Solo practitioner Zack Tumlin is constantly on the hunt for a little friendly competition when it comes to outdoor pastimes like tennis, golf and water skiing. It’s not always easy to find a willing partner, however, in Dahlonega, where Tumlin lives.

But that little stumbling block rarely keeps Tumlin from finding his way to the lake, the tennis courts or the golf course. Consider how Tumlin rearranged his schedule on a recent Friday afternoon to make golf happen.