- Golf Achievements:
-Qualified for Junior World
-Selected to be 1 of 4 members of the SDJGA team at Junior America's Cup in Walla Walla, WA for 2014
-Made it to CIF State by shooting 70 (-2), 74 (+2), 70 (-2).
-Represent the South Team in the Future Champions Team Cup for the past 2 years
-Selected as member of the SDJGA team for the Mary Cave Cup for the last 3 years
-Sophomore year: Number one scorer for my high school team; second-team all-league; was the low CIF score for our team; chosen as the SD Union Tribune's Athlete of the Week for academics and golf; elected co-captain for sophomore and junior year
- Other Achievements:
-high school course load: all advanced honors, and AP courses; maintain a 4.5 GPA
-founder and president of the Italian Club at La Jolla High during my freshman year, grown to be one of the three largest and most productive clubs on campus
- awarded with the Giovanni Villani Award (it is given to one individual in the San Diego PGA Chapter). It is awarded for leadership and sportsmanship, golf ability, and responsibility.
- Attributes that will make me a good college student-athlete golfer:
I am very motivated academically and athletically. I have been able to balance a heavy schedule with golf and school. I have been doing it since before high school and therefore, have learned to manage my time wisely and effectively. I am efficient and detail oriented. I am goal-oriented and work best after setting a goal for myself. Over time, the continuity of goal-setting has helped me strive towards better grades and lower scores. Golf and school are the two most important pursuits, and I always manage to balance both.
- I will be a good college teammate because:
I will be a good college teammate because I have already proven that I am an effective teammate in competitive settings. I have always been a leader in almost every aspect of my life. Whether it be in a classroom working on a group project or on the golf course with my high school teammates, I am used to being in a leading position and am comfortable doing so. I am very supportive of my teammates because I am aware that the results and success of the team is not based on one person, it is a collective achievement. I am known to be trustworthy and honest. Although I maintain a healthy social life, I don't party and stay out late.
- I am looking for a university and golf program that:
I am looking for a university and golf program that is strong both academically and athletically. I am a motivated student and golf has always been part of my college dream. I am seeking a school and a golf program that allows me to thrive in both disciplines. Socially, I want the ability to be part of a spirited school by attending the occasional football, basketball, or water polo games and contributing to the student body.
- My college goals are:
My college goals are to be an accomplished student and respected golfer. I want to be an active and contributing member of a competitive team and be known not just for my ability to play great golf but also for my ability to lead and motivate my team. I want to grow as an individual and become more independent. I want to be able to take care of myself away from my home and make good decisions. Academically, I want to maintain my high marks and expand my knowledge.
- I am looking for a college golf coach that:
I am looking for a college coach that connects well with the players, one who is authoritative without being over bearing. I get along well with coaches and do best under the guidance of those who respect me as a golfer but who are not afraid to contribute constructive advice and guidance. I am known to be very coachable and am seeking a coach that can improve my game. Lastly, I want a coach who appreciates the challenges of balancing academics and atheletics.
- The strengths of my golf game are:
The strengths of my golf game are focused around my ability to concentrate. I can concentrate on my golf game for long periods of time without requiring help or outside sources (i.e. breaks or other people). I perform well under the pressure of match play tournaments and in general, often perform my best under high-pressure situations. A year ago, I switched to left handed putting because I am left eye dominant. Since I made the switch, my putting has continued to improve. Another strength of mine is my growing ability to diagnose problems that may come about in my golf swing. I am learning the science to my golf swing and green reading in hopes of lowering my scores.
- The weaknesses of my golf game are:
I have limited flexibilty in my hips and shoulders. I am now working with a TPI trainer to strenghten these areas and gain more flexibility and distance. Along with continuously improving my putting, I have begun to dedicate more time to my short game to limit the number of missed shots. I am still working on my shot selection and course management skills during practice rounds and tournaments.
- I think my golf game will continue to improve because:
I think my golf game will improve because for one, I enter many differenty types of tournaments to challenge my mental game. For example, the Mary Cave Cup, which is an annual girls' tournament, is a best-ball format with a partner. I also think that my golf game will improve because I am addicted to the game. I love the rush of hitting good shots and scoring well. I set very high yet attainable goals for myself and work hard to achieve them, which allowes me to strive to be the best player I can be.
