What are my chances to play high school, college golf?
I am 14 years old, Freshman in high school. I practice on the range every day for 4-5 hours with 1 hour of short game/bunker practice. Also another hour for putting. My handicap is a 12 right now. The handicap should go down because I am planning on getting a few lessons.I practice alot and am playing way better and consistantly. My only down side is I'm pretty small and can only drive about 225-235 yards. I started lifting weights however so I should get stronger. I also am going to use the Momentus Power Hitter to build up my clubhead speed. I go to De La Salle High School in California. Their Varsity golf team won the state championship last year but I'm only trying for J.V. or Freshman.
2006-11-27 10:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by SG 5 in Sports ➔ Golf
Oh yeah, I've only been playing for 8 months.
2006-11-27 10:12:02 · update #1
You've got what it takes, self motivated, desire to succeed. Any HS coach would love to have someone like you on the team!
The lessons are a great idea because practicing the wrong swing can be bad for your game.
Don't worry about your size, look at Mike Weir, he's an excellent golfer, but small in stature. The distance will improved, just be patient and keep working.
2006-11-27 10:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by x-15a2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 21:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played high school golf and for my team it wasn't too competitive. De La Salle is good at everything and the fact that the team was state champs last year probably means that it is a competitive program. I think that you should go out for the team. Driving distance doesn't mean everything. I was out driving kids by 30-40 yards and they would kick the crap out of me in the final score. I was about a 10 handicap too, so i wasn't bad, but i wasn't the best by any means. For the question about college. You have to basically a scratch golfer to play at a good school. You do have time, that is a good thing. Good Luck.
2006-11-27 10:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by boomer72 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am on my school's golf team, also 14, also a Freshman.
I'm probably not as good as you are, but atleast I know the game.
You seem pretty good, I'm impressed.
You have very good chances at playing in my opinion.
I don't know why they wouldn't take you, unless everyone else is also excellent and/or better than you.
Amazing if this is true.
So, my answer is yes.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 10:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOu should do fine just stick with it and don't get burned out
2006-11-27 11:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how well do you play.
2006-11-27 10:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by elgil 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋