Drive, CHIP & Putt 2023

One of the reasons I teach golf is because I fully believe that golf is a great way to build memories with family and friends.  Pictures like the one above are awesome to see. Not only are parents supporting their golfers but other families are supporting the other golfers. Family, friends and fun! That's what it is about.  

It is humbling to see the number of Beaver Golf students that participate in Drive, Chip & Putt increase each year.  While I know there were some bumps in the road today for some of the golfers, I am proud of each of them.  Competition is tough even when it is free.  Sometimes the nerves take over and sometimes they drive you to success.  No matter the outcome, they key is to have fun and learn something for next year.  

Looking forward to hearing the results from other Beaver Golf students as they participate in other local qualifiers later this summer. 

I think I was more nervous than them.  The boys liked it a lot and had a lot of fun.  Definitely more practice and try again next year. -Nathaly Robles

Drive Chip & Putt at The Park- June 14, 2023

Participants 
Amelia Mayer
Blake Mayer
Sofia Mayer
Amelia Meadows - 1st Time Participant
Abriella Morrisson
Judah Lang - 1st Time Participant
Mateo Muñiz
Jaclyn Nolen - 1st Time Participant
Skyler Nolen - 1st Time Participant
Benjamin Robles - 1st Time Participant
Jeremy Robles - 1st Time Participant
Luke Sterijevksi
Marina Sterijevski
Vivian Sterijevski

Five Beaver Golf junior students are moving on to the sub-Regionals which will be hosted at Ballenisles Country Club on August 19, 2023.

Girls 7-9 Division
Jaclyn Nolen
1st Overall- 3rd Drive, 2nd Chip, 2nd Putt
Abriella Morrisson
2nd Overall, 2nd Drive, 3rd Chip, 1st Putt

Boys 7-9 Division
Blake Mayer
3rd Drive, 1st Putt

Girls 10-11 Division
Amelia Meadows
3rd Overall- 3rd Drive, 1st Putt
Skyler Nolen
2nd Alternate Overall, 3rd Chip

Girls 12-13 Division
Vivian Sterijevski
3rd Overall- 3rd Chip, 3rd Putt
Sofia Mayer
1st Alternate Overall-3rd Drive

Boys 12-13 Division
Mateo Muñiz
2nd Overall- 2nd Drive, 2nd Chip

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Drive Chip & Putt at Osprey Point - June 24, 2023

Participants 
Theo Consonni - 1st Time Participant
Daniel Tadeo

It was a great experience! His score was not good, but he had fun and got very thankful to be able to participate and watch so many young good golfers.  I think it awoke him in so many positive ways, since he told us afterwards in the car that he can’t wait for the next year to see his improvements.  -Andrea Consonni

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Drive Chip & Putt at Mirasol - July 9, 2023

Participants 
Bryce Huffman - 1st Time Participant
Cooper Huffman - 1st Time Participant
Gideon Ladicani
Tristan Ladicani - 1st Time Participant
Zoe Ladicani

Girls 12-13 Division
Zoe Ladicani
1st Alternate Overall - 3rd Drive
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They all enjoyed the experience, but did much better during warm up than competing. Nerves got to them, and I think they were a bit intimidated watching how good the other players in their groups were. All are looking forward to improving for next year. -Maggie C.

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Drive Chip & Putt at Broken Sound - July 27, 2023

Participants 
Shay Atkins - 1st Time Participant
Xander Trivlis
Zoey Trivlis - 1st Time Participant

Girls 7-9 Division
Zoey Trivlis
3rd Drive, 3rd Chip, 3rd Putt

Boys 7-9 Division
Xander Trivlis
 1st Chip

​Boys 14-15 Division
Shay Atkins
2nd Alternate Overall

Shay's participation was a complete surprise.  Apparently, it was a last minute decision that was made after a lot of encouragement from fellow homeschool student golfer DeMarco who unfortunately has aged out of the competition. This was Shay's only chance to try since he will age out as well. He finished in 5th place and second alternate overall which is awesome.  

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SubREgionals at BallENISLES 8/19/23

The road to Augusta came to an at the Sub-regionals for the golfers but they had a great time competing in what turned out to be an all girls show for Beaver Golf.  Mateo elected not to participate for personal reasons related to his faith.  I commend him for being a person of integrity with his decision.

Abriella Morrison earned a 2nd place medal for chipping in the girls 7-9 division and she tied for 5th overall with 49 points.  While Vivian Sterijevski did not improve her upon her points in this round, she feels like she is definitely a better golfer after all of the practice, extra lessons and the overall experience.  That's what it is all about!!  Who's ready for 2024? ​