Spring is officially here and spring sports are getting started all over the state. Fields are drying out, golf courses are opening, and the Simley Boys Golf team is looking towards a great season this year.
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd. 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 had a decent year last year, but 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.”
Golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; a mistake can cost a stroke or even two. In order to avoid breaking rules and gaining penalty strokes, 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 Swanson said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, the future looks bright. 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.”