Spring is officially here and spring sports are getting started all over the state. Fields are drying out and the golf courses are opening. Here at Simley, the Boys and Girls golf teams are looking towards a great season this year.
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd, and many golfers like to golf there. Tim Swanson ’11 enjoys golfing there, but after playing there everyday it gets repetitive. “I like to play Inver Wood,” he said, “but we play there so often, it gets old after awhile.”
The team finished 7th in conference last year and is looking to improve. Mr. Johnston is one of two head coaches and has confidence in the young team. “We had a decent year last year and finished 7th in the conference. This year we are looking to improve and make it into the top half.”
As you might know, golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; mistake could cost you a stroke or even two, and, in golf, every shot counts. The golfers had to take a 150 question test, and had to pass it in order to be on the team.“We had to pass,” Tim said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”
Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, they will have room to improve for the future. Mr. Kaschke is the other head coach and is impressed with the number of golfers out for the team. “We have a great turnout this year.” He said. “We are looking towards a great season this year and a great golf program in the future.”