As summer turns to fall, the Westwood High School Golf team feels the energy shift on the course, with cooler temperatures and vibrant fall colors.
This season is a time for extensive preparation, as Westwood golfers wrap up their summer and develop their skills for the upcoming season.
Once the season starts, golf teams compete in regular matches and tournaments, usually against other schools in their district or nearby areas. Matches often consist of head-to-head play, with each teammate’s holes contributing to the team’s overall score.
Tournaments may involve individual play and team standings, providing opportunities for Westwood’s players specifically, to showcase their skills and gain experience.
The Westwood players have weekly practices to work on putting, chipping, and other essential skills to improve their performance.
Additionally, understanding the golf season and the mechanics of the sport can greatly enhance your experience on the course.
Each season brings its own set of opportunities and challenges, and adapting to these changes helps the players enjoy the game throughout the year. Golf is a sport that progresses throughout the seasons, giving players unique obstacles at every turn.
Golf players at Westwood must prepare by working on concentration drills, mental preparation, equipment checks before matches, and routine practices.
Nyla Baker, a senior on Westwood High School’s golf team, explained her pre-game routine: “I body amor checks, warm up swings, and then I go on the course.”
Players can also participate in qualifying rounds for regional or state tournaments, where they compete for advancement to higher levels. Westwood’s golfing athletes hope to gain more teammates to participate in state tournaments and higher-level competitions.
Reagen Junior, a junior on the Westwood High School golf team, expressed in an interview,
“I hope the season goes well because we don’t have that many people…” She also said before their matches, “We pray as a group.”
The season peaks with regional and state championships, where top teams and individuals for titles. At the end of the season, they often review their performance, celebrate achievements, and reflect on improvement areas, preparing for future seasons.
