Through countless practices and tournaments, the girls’ golf team has found support and friendship despite golf traditionally being an individual sport. With high-reaching goals—such as advancing to finals and pursuing college opportunities—many players feel intense pressure to perform. Even when confidence falters, the girls find strength in one another through constant encouragement.
“On the girls’ side, they’re really supportive,” varsity player Amanda Yu said. “If you play a bad shot, it’s fine. It’s really playful—no stress, no nothing.”
Being there for each other has become the most meaningful part of the sport, especially as pressure and nerves weigh heavily on the players. Even when weather conditions worsen or tough rounds occur, the girls uplift one another to stay motivated.
“Mentally, sometimes if I hit bad, I start to crash out internally,” varsity player Ivy Zong said. “And it affects my score a lot.”
Golf challenges more than physical skill—it demands emotional and mental discipline. When pressure becomes overwhelming, emotions can quickly influence a player’s performance.
“Golf really puts focus on your mental ability and your focus on the game,” Yu said. “If you play badly and can’t manage your emotions, it affects the rest of your game. It trains your mental state and how well you regain balance.”
The dedication required by the sport has helped the players develop discipline that extends beyond the course. Early morning practices and back-to-back tournaments have taught them to hold themselves to higher standards.
“It taught me discipline because I have to push through even when I don’t play my best,” junior varsity player Genevieve Ngo said.
That dedication paid off at the team’s most recent tournament, where their hard work culminated in a first-place finish at Falcon Point. Despite challenges throughout the season, the girls remained focused on their goal.
“We all worked really hard at practice to maintain our skills,” junior varsity player Vivian Le said. “We had endless practices where we were pushed really hard to get first place. When we reached that goal, we felt really accomplished.”
With another competition approaching next week—just before winter break—the team remains committed.
“We’re going to practice every day next week,” Zong said. “Every day after school, we’ll go to the range for about an hour and a half.”
Beyond improving hand-eye coordination or lowering scores, the girls have gained something deeper: a sense of belonging. In a sport often defined by solitude, they’ve found connection.
“My experience on this team is that golf is usually an individual sport,” varsity player Elle Astete said. “Being able to play as a team gives me a new perspective on the game that I don’t usually get.”
