Girls golfer Hannah Wendorf won state, with a score of five under par after both rounds. 

“I was surprised but excited,” she said. “It was good to see my hard work has paid off and that I repeated Lakeridge this way.” 

As a team, the team improved by 30 strokes from their first to their second match. In one match, everyone scored under 100, showing the team’s ability. The girls qualified for regionals and missed the state qualification by only 10 strokes. While the team did not qualify, it was still a great season.

The boys season was not as successful as some players may have wanted, but there were many highs throughout. One of those highs was the team qualifying for regionals. While the team did not qualify for state, golfers Moses Haddad and Noah Wiillott did. Qualifying for state or not, the boys golf season has been a success.

“The community at Lakeridge golf is special; everyone knows and likes each other,” said sophomore Moses Haddad.

While the community on the golf team has always been special, over the past couple of years, upper-level students have increasingly supported one another and first-year students. Supporting the younger kids helps ensure the golf program’s future success by fostering a sense of community.

“This is my third season on the golf team, and now this year I have played a different role on the team, and I am stepping up and helping the younger players,” said junior Kyle Frank.

The golf program’s results stem partly from its community and partly from the talent of both the coaches and the players. Recently, golf has become more popular among players, both competitive and recreational. This rise in popularity has sparked greater interest in the program, creating more competition for spots on the team.

“One different thing is that there has been an increase in players trying out for the team. I think this has helped our results this season,” said junior Marley Plat