- March 2016
Personal Statement
In the fall of 2012 I went with my family on vacation to Edisto Island, South Carolina. The resort we stayed at included an 18-hole championship golf course. Just prior to the trip my parents purchased my first set of golf clubs. At the time I was in eighth grade and played volleyball and softball and while I had played some golf to this point, the time spent on this vacation set the tone for my future interest in the game of golf. We played many times on this trip, enjoying the course, companionship, and competition.
In the summer before my freshman year, I was planning to try out for the volleyball team when our high school hosted a meeting on the girls’ golf program. This meeting convinced me to attend the tryout and after three days of practice and play the coach informed me I would play on the varsity team. I’ve played varsity all three years progressing from the #5 player my freshman year to the #3 golfer my sophomore year and this year I played in the #2 position. My scoring average has improved from the high 50’s to the high 40’s to what is now 44 for nine holes. I plan to continue to improve my game in the coming years and I am seeking a college golf experience that will help me continue this improvement as I continue to evolve my understanding of the game and my golf swing.
Academically, I am a dedicated student receiving A’s in all my classes absent one B in the first semester freshman advanced language class. My college and career plans are undecided at this point as I hope to play competitive golf in college while pursuing my degree. I am seeking opportunities that balance academics and athletics while allowing time for self-exploration.
In addition to my academics and golf, I have been very involved in the band and music program since my freshman year including: wind ensemble playing clarinet, color guard, pep band for basketball and football, jazz band playing piano, and musical pit orchestra playing clarinet. I have participated in Regional and State Solo and Ensemble competitions playing clarinet and piano which included an Exemplary Soloist Award in Piano at State in spring 2015.
The life lessons one receives and experiences in the game of golf match my personal interests – honor, integrity, fulfillment, and challenge. I look forward to extending my experiences in golf at a college or university that will challenge not only my golf game but also my academic and personal interests.
