The game of golf is almost more mental than it is physical. Having the ability to control one’s thoughts and emotions can turn good players into great ones. Many players learn how to play the game physically, but cannot ever make a leap towards better golf due to their actions and thoughts on the course. When playing bad, all it may take is a change in mindset or attitude to get one back on track. Sometimes it’s a little change in swing thought that will turn one’s round around.…
The Midnight Golf Program has changed my life. You do not see many teenagers from African-American communities golfing. Midnight Golf is gradually but surely changing this, and I am one of the many products of our success story. The beginning to one’s personal success is being well-rounded. This secret society program instilled positive experiences and qualities into me throughout the year.…
On Veterans Day 2014, I asked my dad if we could play a round of golf. Since I was a baseball fanatic at the timen, my dad was surprised by my question, but nevertheless he set up a round of golf for us. When I hit a ball off the first tee, I knew I had found a new, strong passion. Although my swing was horrible, I was determined to practice golf everyday to become better. I told my mom about my exhilarating experience on the golf course later that night, and I slowly began to realize that I loved golf more than baseball for its independent aspects, unique serenity, exquisite views, and diverse challenges.…
“Kick the ball loser!” I vaguely heard from across the field. I had just won a successful round of wood chips on the main playground just around the front of the school. We fifth graders received extra recess time come the end of the school year, considering we would be heading off to middle school soon.…
This game of has been a defining aspect of my identity for as long as I can remember. My older cousin DJ first got me hooked on the game. He was always outside hitting balls into his practice net or going to the course to play nine holes. I always tagged along. When I was younger, golf infuriated me.…
After completing six and a half innings, we head into the bottom of the final inning as the Aquinas Blugolds are ahead of Lake Country Lutheran 4-2. As a young child around the age of 5, I started playing baseball, and just like almost every little boy or girl, I always had that dream about making the game-winning shot in basketball or making that diving catch to win the state championship in baseball. My dream was almost fulfilled on June 18th, 2015. The season started in March and went all the way until June. At the beginning of the season, I wasn’t sure how much playing time…
You may only be at a ball park to witness a no-hitter once in your entire life, if ever. But to be on the team that is throwing one, an even rarer accomplishment. The possibility of being the pitcher to actually throw the no-hitter itself, almost the rarest feat in all of baseball. Excitement, adrenaline, rushed through me every time I threw the ball to home plate, and knowing that I was one pitch close to keeping the opposing team hitless. While playing some may think you feel the pressure of the game; however in my experience I felt stress free, which left my mind to only think about what pitch to throw next.…
I'll never forget the smell of the fresh cut grass and the beautiful color of the greens of when my dad first took me to the Homestead driving range in second grade. It helped me forget about all the things that were happening in my life at that moment. This was the first time I ever went golfing and I fell in love with it. This is what has made me who I am today.…
More or less a lot of this actually happened. I was just a regular yinzer, waiting for the Buc’s to finally advance past the first or second round of the playoffs. I felt like this was our year, it was a warm and beautiful september. The Pirates had recorded the second best record in all of baseball. The top three records in all of baseball all occurred in the Pirates division: the NL Central.…
This weekend was great and I had a blast with all the fun activities I did. I had three fun activities and was petrified when the weekend ended. To start the great weekend off, I had hitting practice for baseball. It was at the Parker Fieldhouse and went from 9:45 to 11:00. I hit pretty good along with my teammates and I think we are all going to develop into better players, to make a better team.…
It was a nice and hot summer day outside. I was only about seven years old in 2008. I just came from baseball practice so I still had my baseball cleats on. My brother, sisters and I decided to take a bike ride around the corner.…
Behind my bright blue eyes is the soul of a girl with many passions. I grew up as a tomboy, riding fourwheelers and playing sports. Throughout the years I have gone from wanting to be a ballerina, to a veterinarian, a writer, a marine biologist, and now I am striving to become a professional golfer. At the youthful age of ten my life was changed.…
One morning I was excited that I was going to the Astros game. It was my first time going to a real life baseball game, I was happy. It was good long drive over there it was a fun drive. Then Houston here we come. Then after the movie it still was a long way to go.…
On a warm sunny day, I enjoy the smell of the freshly mowed grass. The sight of the town coming together; all of which them are enjoying hotdogs, giant pretzels, and stadium style popcorn. Passing by the crowd, they all shout out bursts of encouragement and advice. I set my bag down in the dugout and take it all in. This is the start to an amazing day…-playing baseball !…
Where can lush fairways, meticulously carved acres of beautiful pine, and oak trees be seen? A golf course presents an opportunity to see the beauty of nature, in a calming, and enlightened environment, while giving a competitor of any age or skill level a challenging, but exciting experience. Golf is perhaps the most intriguing, deep-seated game due to its beautiful golf courses, intense preparation, and clear mindset. Firstly, a golf course is the centerpiece of the game, carved through thick forests, laying stunningly next to the ocean, or streaming through gaping valleys.…