As the Girls Golf season comes to an end and the last drives onto the green are pummeled from the tee box, the head coach, Alexandria Weisheit, who is coaching her first season for the team, breaks down a few of the values that she holds close to ensure the group of golfers can get the most out of every season.

“I really value that the girls enjoy their time on the golf course,” Weisheit said. “While being great teammates, show great sportsmanship, and overall fight through the adversity and challenges that golf brings.”

Sophomore Caroline Crawford adds some context to how people in her life motivate her to strive for her best in practices and matches.

“I’d say the other girls on the team, they’re all really nice and supportive, and they always encourage me to get the best score,” Crawford said.

A teammate of hers, freshman Brooklyn Hatton, shares her opinion on what motivates her to have a great game as well as perform well for the team.

“I would say having friends to cheer me on or just say positive things when I’m struggling,” Hatton said.

There is always room for improvement in every category of whatever sport we might play. Weishiet develops a goal for the whole team for them to further upgrade their skills.

“We need to continue to work on swing development and gain experience on the golf course,” Weishiet said.

Crawford reflects on what she needs to do to refine her methods on the topic of golf.

“Probably practice more outside of practice and focus more on my technique,” Crawford said.

Hatton takes time explaining how she could improve her techniques as well.

“Usually, sometimes a coach comes up and I just ask for advice, and there are multiple matches, and so I can get better each time,” Hatton said.

Role models are people who shape our character and behavior by inspiring others to be their best selves. Hatton shares her role model, who keeps her going, and why this is.

“Harper Andresen cheers me on and gives me any kind of feedback, which helps,” Hatton said.

Crawford also shares her role models and why they give off a positive energy for her personally.

“Probably a bunch of the senior girls, they were all really good at motivating me,” Crawford said.

We all have something that we prefer before all others of the same kind. Weishiet explores her past as she gives us some background on the golf course that she enjoys playing on the most.

“I have played a bunch of courses in Indiana,” Weishiet said. “One of my favorites not in Columbus is Purdue University’s Ackerman-Allen.”