Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

My 14-y-o son made state!

macksmom

By macksmom
in Golf Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 3539 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

  • Popular Post
macksmom Established Member

macksmom

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted

I'm super excited! I was just told by my son's high school golf coach that he and another player will be competing in the individual class at our state championships. (We live in NH.) 

Some of you may recall, I started a thread a couple of months ago trying to find a similar used driver to the Taylormade M2 for my son. We can't afford much for equipment. @RandallT kindly sent us a SLDR driver that he had, and @Buckeyebowman sent a golf bag. @iacas was also really helpful, and @amoline has become a good friend that I chat with daily! Many others here on TST have been incredibly kind and helpful  as well, and I'm so grateful!

Anyway, our main goal was for him to make the team - which he did. Then out of the team of 12, 7 get to play in the tournaments based on their practice scores. Mack has always made the top 7 and has played the tourneys. Then he made it to the #1 slot and has been hitting in Group 1 and playing against seniors and juniors mostly. (He's a skinny freshman.) Now, I'm told he's going to state!

I'm incredibly proud of him. He has worked very hard practicing. He has a lot going against him - parents who don't golf, little access to driving ranges, budget clubs and equipment, a neurological disability (APD) - yet he still perseveres. :)

Thank you all for following my son's journey! I'll keep you updated if you'd like. Here's a pic of him all dressed up for homecoming last weekend. ;)

IMG_20160924_181552457.jpg

  • Upvote 7

14ledo81 Super Member

14ledo81

Posted
Posted

Congrats!!!!

Keep us posted.

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

dennyjones Incredible Member

dennyjones

Posted
Posted

How exciting.    Thanks for the update.  Best of luck to him.   Pictures or it didn't happen!!!

From the land of perpetual cloudiness.   I'm Denny

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

macksmom Established Member

macksmom

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, dennyjones said:

How exciting.    Thanks for the update.  Best of luck to him.   Pictures or it didn't happen!!!

Thank you! Yes, I will get pictures! I'm hoping to find a good camera with a zoom lens.


Buckeyebowman Super Member

Buckeyebowman

Posted
Posted

How cool is that? And what a fine looking young man. I was more than happy to help, if just a little. Give him big congrats from us here at The Sand Trap, and by all means keep us posted. You just made my day.

  • Upvote 1
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

Valleygolfer Super Member

Valleygolfer

Posted
Posted

Top work! What division is his school in?

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

macksmom Established Member

macksmom

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
10 hours ago, Buckeyebowman said:

How cool is that? And what a fine looking young man. I was more than happy to help, if just a little. Give him big congrats from us here at The Sand Trap, and by all means keep us posted. You just made my day.

I owe you a photo of him with the bag. Right now he is using the school logo bag, but has to give it back after next week. He will be using your bag after that. Thank you again!

33 minutes ago, Valleygolfer said:

Top work! What division is his school in?

We are division III. We were II last year, I'm told, but got bumped down because we are such a small district. 
I think next Thursday, he plays against other Division III kids, and then whomever makes the top 10-20 (not sure) moves on to Saturday, when I assume all of the divisions' individuals play. I'm not sure though. I'm new to this team golf thing. 

Edited by macksmom

macksmom Established Member

macksmom

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Here's a short video of his swing the other day. He's still tweaking it, but he's looking pretty good. (He took 3 years off from golf before this season, but played tournaments almost every summer before that since he was 8.) We saw an awesome instructor the other day who gave him some great tips!

VID_20160920_175459844.mp4


Valleygolfer Super Member

Valleygolfer

Posted
Posted
19 minutes ago, macksmom said:

I owe you a photo of him with the bag. Right now he is using the school logo bag, but has to give it back after next week. He will be using your bag after that. Thank you again!

We are division III. We were II last year, I'm told, but got bumped down because we are such a small district. 
I think next Thursday, he plays against other Division III kids, and then whomever makes the top 10-20 (not sure) moves on to Saturday, when I assume all of the divisions' individuals play. I'm not sure though. I'm new to this team golf thing. 

We're division 2 here. I thought maybe he would be playing against our kids.

  • Upvote 1

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

  • Moderator
TN94z Super Member

TN94z

Posted
  • Moderator
Posted

Awesome!! I have a 14 year old that plays for our high school as well. Congrats!

Bryan A
"Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same"

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

macksmom Established Member

macksmom

Posted
  • Author
Posted
22 hours ago, TN94z said:

Awesome!! I have a 14 year old that plays for our high school as well. Congrats!

That's great! Is your season ending too? I'm going to be sad to see it end.

 

Thanks, everyone! He played well yesterday (tied for 2nd out of 21 players) and today he's playing 2 hours away at the "hardest course in our state", according to his coach. Yikes! 
After today, he will be practicing for the championship. We're going to go play the course on Sunday. (By we, I mean him and his teammate - with me driving the cart.) ;)
The tournament is Thursday, so we have a week to get ready. 


Here's a nice hit from yesterday. 

 


  • Moderator
TN94z Super Member

TN94z

Posted
  • Moderator
Posted
1 hour ago, macksmom said:

That's great! Is your season ending too? I'm going to be sad to see it end.

 

Thanks, everyone! He played well yesterday (tied for 2nd out of 21 players) and today he's playing 2 hours away at the "hardest course in our state", according to his coach. Yikes! 
After today, he will be practicing for the championship. We're going to go play the course on Sunday. (By we, I mean him and his teammate - with me driving the cart.) ;)
The tournament is Thursday, so we have a week to get ready. 


Here's a nice hit from yesterday. 

 

Yes, his season is over. Made it to regionals but got put out. He has me fired up to really take my game to another level. Of course, I'll have to in order to keep him from beating me..haha

Bryan A
"Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same"

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

Pretzel Super Member

Pretzel

Posted
Posted
9 minutes ago, Buckeyebowman said:

Just remember, it's the "hardest course in the state" for everyone!

This is pretty important. When I went to state we played a course that measured 7,147 yards and had greens that were measured at 12 on Saturday and closer to a 13 on Sunday. Decently tough course, but you have to remember that everyone else is on a level playing field. He will have the advantage if he remembers that fact and keeps a level head over other kids who might be intimidated by the course itself.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Note: This thread is 3539 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    Carl's Place
    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • Shindig
      Best Shot of the Week

      By Shindig · Posted

      I haven't run the ShotScope yet, but I played 18 today.  I hit a great drive on 6 and then, holes 7-17 (excluding par-3s) I hit some very uninspired drives.  Then, after hitting on 17, I realized I'm over-swinging.  So at 18, I took a practice swing with the drill I've been doing during practice shots at home the past few weeks.  Then I decided, one more practice swing, but you know, with the ball right there. So I did.  I didn't even hit it at full speed.  It resulted in a nice high draw and settled onto the fairway.  To put it simply:  if the rules allowed me to place the ball anywhere in my reasonable shot zone as that tee shot, the spot I would have chosen is where it ended up.  I went on to hit two more good shots (it's a par-5) and left myself with a 7' birdie putt.  While I missed it, that drive is going to stay in my head for a very long time. 
    • Shindig
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By Shindig · Posted

      Day 59, June 25.  Played 18 today.  I'll tell a story on the "best shot of the week" thread that makes me think happy thoughts.
    • iacas
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By iacas · Posted

      Day 631 - 2026-06-25 Long day, but stayed a bit to get fifteen minutes of work in. Foam balls. Throwing the back of the club behind me.
    • WillieT
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By WillieT · Posted

      Day 5 (25 Jun 26) - continued drills w/7i, hard foam balls focused on “nipping the tee below the ball” to reinforce consistent face contact.  Hit about 40 shots total. 
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 294 6-25 Low point control with towel. Then hit some foam balls with flow drill. Recorded. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept