By: Raelynn Ward
Hole in one, Eagle, Birdie, Fore, Bogie. If you know these terms, you’re definitely a golfer. If you do not, then there is an opportunity to learn about the girls golf team at Federal Hocking High School. This year’s girls golf team included: Senior Elizabeth Boyd #1, Senior Maggie Kneier #2, Sophomore Estelle Ripple #3, and Sophomore Cora Kneier #4.
Ripple said being on the golf team means having a strong team with a very good bond and getting to experience new things with golf.
“It’s like we are sisters.”
Ripple and Cora would describe the bond between the teammates very well since they know each other and it is such a small team.
Boyd shared that when her sister started the golf team she wanted to play with her, so that is why she joined and she also has played golf all four years of high school.
Ripple explained that golf is not a very demanding sport and there are only matches usually on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they can balance golf with school and other activities.
Maggie stated the hardest part about golf is staying in a good mental headspace. She said being on the golf team changed her because it taught her more self discipline. The goal she has for herself is to continue playing somewhat regularly since she won’t be on a team after she graduates.
Maggie offered advice to the girls thinking about joining golf next year.
“Have fun and don’t take it too seriously.”
Ripple said if someone messes up during a tournament nobody on the team is gonna be mean about it. That is sportsmanship on the girls golf team.
“We are all very comfortable with each other.”
Ripple said to handle pressure at tournaments you have to leave it all at the last hole and do better on the following one.
Cora stated “ Remember that golf is a very inconsistent sport and nobody is perfect at it.”
There are not going to be a lot of girls on the golf team next year so if the school is gonna have a team they are going to need players. This is what Cora had to say about that,
“Seeing golf grow as a sport has been amazing and we need to have more girls on the team next year to keep it going at Federal Hocking.”
