Personal Statement
My name is Liddie McCook, but my formal name on my school transcript is Elizabeth McCook. I am currently a junior at Downingtown East High School (DEHS), Exton, PA. I have outstanding academics, maintaining a 3.96 GPA, while taking an honors curriculum. I am looking for a school with a strong academic program, as well as an exceptional women's golf program.
I am a determined and dedicated athlete, student, and friend. Throughout my life, I have played many sports, but as I got older, I realized I wanted my focus to be solely on golf. I started playing golf when I was three years old at a summer camp in New Hampshire. About 3 years later I met Eric MacCluen, and began improving my game on a whole other level.
I have started on the DEHS girls' varsity golf team for 3 years. I was named captain my sophomore year and continue to hold the title today. My high school scoring average was 40.83 (freshman year), 38.44 (sophomore year), and 38.16 (junior year). After finishing runner up my freshman year, I won our conference championship, the PAC Championship, title my sophomore year. I have qualified for the Eastern PA Regional Championship, AAA girls, all three years. Nonetheless, I feel I grew the most as a student athlete this past summer. On June 7, 2017, the last day of my sophomore year, I was a victim of an assault. In the process of protecting my friend from the attacker, I fractured my pinky, which caused me to miss out on the entire summer golf season. This experience not only taught me how to persevere, but also how to make the most out of a bad situation. I obtained a job at a golf camp, which solidified my love for the sport.
A significant goal for me in golf, has been to succeed in the PIAA State Championship. I competed at the highest level in States this past season and finished in second place, 2 strokes behind the winner. I was recently named Girl's Golfer of the Year for my Area.
Objectives:
- Continue to excel in my academics through high school and college.
- Continue to improve my average of my golf scores each year.
- Contribute to my team's success, as well as lead them to winning seasons.
- Continue my career through high school, college, and possibly the LPGA.