How cool is it for the team to do so well at the regional tournament?
It was awesome for the team to do so well at Regionals.
We only missed first by six stokes which is amazing.
We have come a long way and other teams know we are there to play when we show up.
What was it like for you, both as a dad and a coach, to see Jacob win the regional?
I will never forget that moment when he walked off of the 18th green at Regionals. It’s pretty hard to explain what was going through my head but I have a picture that someone took us shaking hands and hugging and I am going to have that on my desk forever. I’ve seen the hard work that he has put into it so I knew he was capable. At one point he was two under par but he did not realize he was four or five strokes in the lead too. When you are shooting that well, it is a very stressful place to be because mentally, you are trying to stay there and know that the competitors are hoping you don’t. Golf is unusual because there are no time outs, no substitutions, and once you start, you are on your own.
Jacob does a great job keeping calm when he plays, it’s really hard to tell how he is doing unless you are really watching him play. Seeing it play out the way it did was amazing, we are very proud of him.
How much progress has the team made from the first meet back in August to now?
The team has made amazing progress. Scores have been good this season and the boys played well when it counted. I think most importantly their confidence has improved this season and they know they have great potential.
How much do you think this outcome will help the program moving forward?
Hopefully the success we have had will draw more people into Golf at SJO.
We really need to keep people involved if we want to continue to move forward.
Why do you like coaching golf at SJO?
Coaching Golf at SJO has been an honor and something I don’t take lightly. I really enjoy just being apart of the team and providing opportunities for kids to play.
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