Dillan Bahadur '24 Recruiting Profile

Golf has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. I picked up my first set of clubs at the age of five and began to play with my father at the local course on weekends. Golf has taught me invaluable lessons in perseverance, sportsmanship, and teamwork that I carry in all areas of my life.  

Golf has shown me the value of teamwork and camaraderie. While golf is an individual sport with one's own scorecard, I know that my game improves when I play with others who provide encouragement, feedback, and friendly competition. This has carried over into my approach to schoolwork where I seek out group projects and study partners to motivate and challenge me. The patience required to play this sport has helped me develop a growth mindset and persistence in the face of challenges and setbacks. I have learned that practice makes improvement with effort and determination. My optimistic attitude, which was required has shaped my approach to academics and all new endeavors.

My father taught me that a true golfer never stops learning. Playing golf has also helped shape my attitude and personal development to become a good sport and gracious teammate. These lessons in morality and humility have served me well thus far and more.     

Golf has given me the tools to prosper individually and progress my personal development. The lessons I have learned on the links will continue to shape me as a student, professional, and person for the rest of my life. Golf is more than a game to me, it is a lifestyle and a guiding set of principles that have set me on the path to success.