This year, the Golf Academy has continued to improve and show out on the course. After their most recent tournament, players returned with with sharpened skills and renewed focus. The academy has posted impressive scores in matches early this year and have set high expectations for the rest of the year. Academy players give insight on their season so far, how they are improving and their most recent tournament.
“The tournament was in Augusta, Georgia this weekend. The guys played well and Alberto [Aguilar] got second in the tournament. The slopes on the course and the wind were the most challenging parts of the course,” sophomore Pablo de la Campa said.
Junior Alberto Aguilar has played golf for 11 years and gives his reflection on the weekend tournament.
“I have been preparing for the last two weeks before the tournament, so my swing was feeling good. I was feeling very, very mobile,” Aguilar said.
Academy players have different thoughts on the course difficulty and how they can improve for the next tournament.
“My performance this weekend is one of my best this season, and I am looking forward to our upcoming golf trips. I want to keep improving, and my goal is to get into a Division 1 college golf program,” junior Alex Dawson said.
Players give their reasons for joining the Golf Academy and reflect on the golf season so far.
“I joined the Golf Academy because of the great opportunities to have my name known with colleges and scouts. It is a good program to help me improve at golf,” senior Rafa Yanes said. “I have met good friends, like the first day when I met Alberto and Pablo. We met at the first hole and we made a good relationship. I can’t wait to play in the next tournament.”
Players explain their high accomplishments and experience so far this year. Alberto Aguilar shares his experience in the Central American Games, in which Costa Rica placed second in golf.
“I had the chance to play with a fellow Costa Rican who plays on the PGA Tour Americas. He is a pro and he’s just incredible to play with,” Aguilar said. “He gave me advice on my play and my future with golf. The team was really good, and I am really grateful for being there and being able to play for my country.”