The Golf Course Analysis

The golf course is not a location where I ever expected to feel content, but after the last four years, it is a place where I feel at home. It isn’t just the sound of a whispering breeze making its way through the trees, or the way that my feet sink ever so slightly into the soft earth that lies beneath the well-maintained grass; it’s what the course represents as a whole. Each of my four years in high school, I have dedicated myself to being on the golf course nearly every day during the Girl’s Golf season, and in this time, I have acquired knowledge that has shaped who I am today.

When I tried out for the team freshman year, I had little experience in golf and admit that I was lucky to have even made the team. That first year I didn’t get to play in many matches, but as the season came to an end, I was …show more content…
I discovered how much one person’s attitude can affect an entire group of people and the energy within a team. After witnessing the essential influence that negativity could have, I began striving to be a positive and supportive teammate, role model, and friend. I made a point to be a cheerleader for not only my own teammates, but also my opponents, letting them know when they had a nice shot and being genuinely friendly. Showing respect for my coaches was another aspect of which I was always conscious; accepting their constructive criticism in an open and receptive manner, knowing that they wanted me to improve and succeed. This year, at the end of the season, I was awarded the North Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award. Being given this award was one of the most meaningful moments I have ever experienced. With this acknowledgement, my coaches affirmed that I had been a positive influence within the sport and someone they were proud to have representing the team. I have discovered what kind of person I want to be not only on a team, but also in the