Golf is one of the most challenging sports I have ever played. My love for the game encouraged me to join Varsity Golf, where we had to compete in SEASAC at the end of the season. I had only been playing golf for around two years at that time, and I had no experience in golf competitions. However, My goals were to improve my golf skills and develop responsibility and determination.
As this is a relatively new sport, I had to push myself to learn the rules around golf and educate myself on the scoring systems. One major challenge was that I needed to find a personal coach to train with. Luckily, I found a great coach who gave me remarkable tips and tricks. As it was nearly impossible to meet with my coach every day, I was responsible for practicing on my own at the driving range, aiming to practice weekly. This tested my dedication to practice and developed my perseverance in chasing improvement.
As the season passed, SEASAC grew closer, and I invested much more effort into playing an 18-hole round. Being able to play real golf made me realize that golf is more of a mental game than a physical one. I started adapting to a new and improved mindset by controlling my emotions during bad holes, which set me up for success. On SEASAC day, I was determined to give my best and stay positive throughout the competition.
On the first day, I scored my lowest ever, 91. However, I was pleased with my performance that day, and I think I achieved this score by controlling my emotions, not overcomplicating shots, and planning each shot. On the second day, I scored a 101. I could have been happier with it. Even though it wasn’t my day, I needed to remind myself that the outcome was not as significant, but the hard work I had put into training and practicing was. Overall, I was grateful for my hard work over the season, which helped me build my golf skills and develop my mindset under pressure.