My father always invited me to play golf on the weekends as a child, and usually, I said no because I was not interested in golf as it seemed to be a slow and boring sport. Today, I understand that golf is extremely complex and requires incredible mental strength to succeed, something that I did not have back then. I have played golf for my high school team every year that I have attended high school, and we have gone to the State Championship every year as well. I encourage my teammates and help them with their swings and attitudes when they doubt themselves. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school while becoming a scratch golfer and gaining a much better understanding of the golf swing and its intricacies. I hope to attend a college/university that will provide me with a great education as well as opportunities on the golf team.