Will i be good?

Question

I am a freshman in High School and i made my golf team as the number 2 player behind a senior. I shoot an average of 76 for 18 holes. Do you think i have the ability to be good cuz i really want to go to UNC at Chapel Hill?

Answer 1

First you're going to have to clean up your spelling and grammar. :)

As a high school golf coach, I think that you do indeed have the potential to play college golf if you're shooting a legitimate 76 for 18 holes as a freshman. For a big golf school like NC, I think you need to get at least four strokes better, though. Concentrate on your short game. Guys your age typically have a lot of flexibility and clubhead speed and can hit the ball a mile. The difference maker is the short game.

Also, play a lot of tournament golf. Your state no doubt has juniors events, as well as city and regional juniors championships. Play in them all.  I have had a lot of good players who folded under pressure. The only way to beat that is to get used to playing under pressure.

Answer 2

It is a real possibility.  Hopefully you keep improving and by the time you are a senior, you are shooting below par.  Short game is the key.

Answer 3

That may be a good score at your home course  but you're very familiar with your home course. A better indication as to how good you are will only be evident after your game is tournament tested on different venues. You're a freshman and have a lot of golf ahead of you. To what degree of quality of golf that is remains solely with you.

Answer 4

Nice job, man. I'm a soph and shoot an average of 82 for 18 (that was last year's avg). You definitely have the ability to go to UNC.