High School Golf

[denver_nuggs_15]

I want to try out for my golf team at my school. However, I have played volleyball the past two years. I have been told that I am a shoe in for a starting varsity spot because I started last year. I didn't really like how things went last year. (Our varsity team was out worked by the JV team. We could have been so good, but many were lazy and didn't work. Our coach made some poor decisions according to most of the team. Etc.)

So, I have been thinking about trying out for golf instead of volleyball. I just need to know that I have a pretty good chance of making the team. I definately want to play a sport in the spring.

I shoot consistent 42-45 per nine. My average score has been an 87 for the past 30+- rounds. I occassionally 'blow up' with a 93 once every 10 rounds. What do you think my chances are? Do you think there is enough time to improve to the point where I would make the team (tryouts are in March)?

Any help appreciated. I'm a senior and have never tried out for the golf team before.

[Lefty39]

Well I would stick with volleyball, because your a senior so i assume you would have to try out for the varsity golf team, and with my varsity team at my school you have to average under 40 to make it. I still wouldn't rule it out though, what I would do is to find out what you have to shoot to make your varsity team. Then evaluate your decision.

[tonyy]

Depends how good your golf team is. Do you know what you have to shoot to make the team? If you have no chance of making the team, stick with volleyball.

[Big_M]

I would play whatever makes you most happy...

I played hockey and golf back in HS, but really only WORKED at hockey... I wish I would have started golf earlier, worked harder, and played in college.

What are your plans after HS... do you want to play either sport in college?

note: don't forget golf is NOT a sport! (at least that's what you said a while back) So, would you feel weird quiting a sport to play some hobby.

just for the record... I think golf IS a sport!

[Laxplayer201092]

I know at our school (not one of the best golf schools) that you dont have to shoot a certain number, its just what happens with the rest of the field. Os i would say, try out for both. If you decide that you can have a decent VBall team thsi year, take that and run, if not, your still on the golf team.

[kingofcars08]

That should be good enough for a high school team depending on the size of your school. If tryouts are in march, I would spend a lot of time with your wedges improving your short game, and def your putting, you will save the most pars by having a great short game. Get bored? Work your driver til its straight.

[denver_nuggs_15]

I would play whatever makes you most happy...

I gave up the whole golf not being a sport thing a while ago. I admit that I was wrong.

Thanks all for the advice. The problem with trying out for both is that the tryouts are the same day. I'm not sure if the tryouts are the same time.

[goblue107501]

Just ask some of the other players and find out from them what it might take to be on the team. Ask the coach what he/she thinks and get a feel for what will be expected of you. If it is a really competive team you might not have much of a shot. Although from what I seen in my local paper when it lists the HS golf results, there is usually one or two really good players a couple of above average and then a few just like yourself. So depending on the talent of the team you may be the 3 or 4 guy, or you might only get to play every once in a while. If you are really serious about golf, the practice time you get on a team is invaluable. Getting to play or practice everyday will really help your game.

[Quinn07]

My response is the along the same lines as everyone else. I suggest you go and have a talk with the coach. Most high school coaches understand and appreciate when student athletes talk to them about these sort of things. You could also ask him if there are things that you can be doing (drills, workout program, etc.) to get ready for try outs. I never played for my high school golf team, really wish I had tried though. Without getting too crazy here, there is a saying that goes along the lines of "I have no regrets about anything I have done, but I do regret the things I didn't do". Go for it!!!

[dagolfer]

That is a bumer that your golf season starts in the spring. Ours is a fall sport. I would just stick with the volleyball.

[DrivingRangeJunkie]

Well I am actually on our school golf team, and it really depends on how good your golf team is and what the coach is like. Our school is pretty sucky at every sport, except baseball (we rank in the top ten nationally in baseball, i believe) I was able to join the team midway through the season. The coach had me hit a few balls on the range and he didn't believe I had taught myself golf in 6 months and had a swing like that. I ended up only playing one match and I did terrible. I will have to wait till next year to play again since the season ended already so I have the remainder of this school year and the summer to sharpen my game. Judging from your scores, you seem to be alot better than I am, so I think you should go for it and give it a shot. Looks good on your transcripts even if you don't play college golf.

[bogeyhitter25]

If you're really good at Volleyball, stick with it. You can play golf on the side. It's a little harder to play volleyball on the side.

[ks8829]

Try out for golf and make the team. Golf is a life time game that you will appreciate for almost forever. Practice your short game everyday including your putting and you will make the team. Once you are on the team, you can help but get better because you will practice almost everyday and play competitively during the golf season.

good luck to you.

my son is a freshman and he is going to try out for his high school golf team in February when his basketball season is over. I can't wait.