Junior Golf Competitors Of The U.s Open Can Teach Aspiring Golfers So Much
Beau Hossler and Andy Zhang have done almost the unthinkable for many junior golfers, they have played with and competed against the very best players in the world before even graduating high school!
Beau Hossler played in his second U.S Open, who intends to graduate High school a year early before going to play college golf at the University of Texas Finished in 29th position after falling away on the final day. "He made double on the last because he went for it and tried to be low (amateur)," his father, Beau Hossler Sr., said afterward. "I'm very proud of him. I'm glad that he went for it. I'm proud of him regardless of what number he puts up.
"Zhang the 14-year-old junior golf player from China, believed to be the youngest player in U.S Open history, Zhang lost in a playoff at a sectional qualifier near Orlando, Florida, and was the second alternate when the week began at The Olympic Club and unfortunately missed the cut for the weekend.
Webb Simpson Triumphed at the Olympic club which was heck of a challenge, relentless and ready to punish for the simplest of errors. If you watched, you would see that he won that event with some really impressive putting skills, and minimal mistakes unlike some others in the field.
What can we learn from Beau Hossler and Andy Zhang to use for your own/child's/students junior golf tournaments?
First I want to share with you some of their comments;When asked if he thought he could win the tournament, Hossler said:
"Absolutely. There's not a doubt in my mind. Got to go out there and do everything right mentally and physically, but it's definitely out there for me."
He added: "It's still my goal [to win the low amateur], but I feel like I'm in contention to win the tournament; and I'm going to try and take advantage of it."
"That's something I try to do. Not always successful with it, but the key out there is definitely staying away from the bogey train, because that can kill you," he noted. "Obviously I'm not experienced in there, so I can't really talk about what it's going to be like, but I know from other tournaments that I feel pretty comfortable coming down the back nine when I'm in contention."
"So obviously it's a little bit different being the US Open, but I put myself in contention many a tournaments and have come through successfully."
What he has above all else, is dedication and belief.
Belief in his ability, swing, attitude and goals.
He also applies dedication to those goals, both on and off the course.
Andy Zhang looked his age when the U.S. Open began.
The 14-year-old from China, believed to be the youngest player in championship history, shot a 9-over 79 in the opening round Thursday. He finished only a stroke behind Masters champion Bubba Watson, whom Zhang played with in a practice round earlier this week, and three strokes behind four-time major winner Phil Mickelson.
"At least I broke 80," Zhang said.
He can hit the ball but is still so young when it comes to his short game, course management and mental focus, which will only develop with time.
Zhang's jitters got the best of him in front of the largest gallery he has ever seen -- let alone played against -- on the Lake Course.
He dropped eight strokes on the first five holes, including a triple-bogey on No. 1.
"I was really nervous the first few holes," Zhang said. "But then they started cheering for me and I know I can kind of handle it a little bit so it got better."
Zhang proved to be a quick learner.
He played the last 13 holes 1 over, and a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th kept him out of the 80s. While his start wasn't what he envisioned, signing autographs and posing for pictures -- not to mention meeting Tiger Woods this week -- was an amazing experience for a junior golf player.
"I kind of didn't care that much about how many over I am," Zhang said. "I'm trying to forget about that, because I never had that big a crowd following me ever. And I never played a course like this before. The greens are just unbelievable. Everything is new, to me."
What Zhang did is pull from his own junior golf experiences, to know that despite a terrible start, he had a great golf game, he can hit the shots and once he settled at focusing on one shot at a time, he scored well after that.
You can do the same.
Take away tips from the Junior Golf players of the U.S Open
We all have started terribly in a junior golf tournament, high school golf, college golf, club or professional event, but how you recover is crucial. Don't let a poor start or one bad shot ruin your round check out the junior golf tip we got from Sergio Garcia at the British Boys Championship.
These encouraging strong words of wisdom from these young junior golf players can be applied to any young golfer when they are next in a junior golf tournament or college golf event.
Stay Focused with junior golf mental strength.
Prepare.
Be confident.
Don't be shaken if you mess up the first few holes.
Enjoy the process (meaning relish the round, the challenge, the experience).
Golf is a great game, a great walk and should be FUN!
Winning isn't everything.
Learn from the good and the bad.
So Congratulations to Webb Simpson, Andy Zhang and Beau Hossler for a great week of golf, and great lessons for every junior golf, college golf high school and club player
Beau Hossler played in his second U.S Open, who intends to graduate High school a year early before going to play college golf at the University of Texas Finished in 29th position after falling away on the final day. "He made double on the last because he went for it and tried to be low (amateur)," his father, Beau Hossler Sr., said afterward. "I'm very proud of him. I'm glad that he went for it. I'm proud of him regardless of what number he puts up.
"Zhang the 14-year-old junior golf player from China, believed to be the youngest player in U.S Open history, Zhang lost in a playoff at a sectional qualifier near Orlando, Florida, and was the second alternate when the week began at The Olympic Club and unfortunately missed the cut for the weekend.
Webb Simpson Triumphed at the Olympic club which was heck of a challenge, relentless and ready to punish for the simplest of errors. If you watched, you would see that he won that event with some really impressive putting skills, and minimal mistakes unlike some others in the field.
What can we learn from Beau Hossler and Andy Zhang to use for your own/child's/students junior golf tournaments?
First I want to share with you some of their comments;When asked if he thought he could win the tournament, Hossler said:
"Absolutely. There's not a doubt in my mind. Got to go out there and do everything right mentally and physically, but it's definitely out there for me."
He added: "It's still my goal [to win the low amateur], but I feel like I'm in contention to win the tournament; and I'm going to try and take advantage of it."
"That's something I try to do. Not always successful with it, but the key out there is definitely staying away from the bogey train, because that can kill you," he noted. "Obviously I'm not experienced in there, so I can't really talk about what it's going to be like, but I know from other tournaments that I feel pretty comfortable coming down the back nine when I'm in contention."
"So obviously it's a little bit different being the US Open, but I put myself in contention many a tournaments and have come through successfully."
What he has above all else, is dedication and belief.
Belief in his ability, swing, attitude and goals.
He also applies dedication to those goals, both on and off the course.
Andy Zhang looked his age when the U.S. Open began.
The 14-year-old from China, believed to be the youngest player in championship history, shot a 9-over 79 in the opening round Thursday. He finished only a stroke behind Masters champion Bubba Watson, whom Zhang played with in a practice round earlier this week, and three strokes behind four-time major winner Phil Mickelson.
"At least I broke 80," Zhang said.
He can hit the ball but is still so young when it comes to his short game, course management and mental focus, which will only develop with time.
Zhang's jitters got the best of him in front of the largest gallery he has ever seen -- let alone played against -- on the Lake Course.
He dropped eight strokes on the first five holes, including a triple-bogey on No. 1.
"I was really nervous the first few holes," Zhang said. "But then they started cheering for me and I know I can kind of handle it a little bit so it got better."
Zhang proved to be a quick learner.
He played the last 13 holes 1 over, and a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th kept him out of the 80s. While his start wasn't what he envisioned, signing autographs and posing for pictures -- not to mention meeting Tiger Woods this week -- was an amazing experience for a junior golf player.
"I kind of didn't care that much about how many over I am," Zhang said. "I'm trying to forget about that, because I never had that big a crowd following me ever. And I never played a course like this before. The greens are just unbelievable. Everything is new, to me."
What Zhang did is pull from his own junior golf experiences, to know that despite a terrible start, he had a great golf game, he can hit the shots and once he settled at focusing on one shot at a time, he scored well after that.
You can do the same.
Take away tips from the Junior Golf players of the U.S Open
We all have started terribly in a junior golf tournament, high school golf, college golf, club or professional event, but how you recover is crucial. Don't let a poor start or one bad shot ruin your round check out the junior golf tip we got from Sergio Garcia at the British Boys Championship.
These encouraging strong words of wisdom from these young junior golf players can be applied to any young golfer when they are next in a junior golf tournament or college golf event.
Stay Focused with junior golf mental strength.
Prepare.
Be confident.
Don't be shaken if you mess up the first few holes.
Enjoy the process (meaning relish the round, the challenge, the experience).
Golf is a great game, a great walk and should be FUN!
Winning isn't everything.
Learn from the good and the bad.
So Congratulations to Webb Simpson, Andy Zhang and Beau Hossler for a great week of golf, and great lessons for every junior golf, college golf high school and club player
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