Junior golf was one of the most fun times of my golf career. I was fortunate to play all cross the country in junior golf but some of my most memorable moments were in high school golf. I was never on a good team until my senior year so we just really enjoyed the time we spent together and had great times on and off the course without having too much pressure to play great golf. Also, I played some really good golf in high school so it was a good lesson for me-my best golf is when I am having fun. Golf is such an individual sport that it makes you really appreciate the times you are able to be on a team. Unfortunately, we never won a state title but my senior year we finished second at state and two of my best friends were on that team.

Off the course, the most memorable moment was when I signed my letter of intent to play at Oklahoma State University. So much hard work and dedication had paid off for such a large goal of mine since I was in grade school. My parents, family, and friends had sacrificed so much over the years for me to have that opportunity and it was such a cool day to see all the people that showed up to support me.

It was the beginning of a great opportunity and I was excited to work hard and become a great cowboy but that one day was a chance for me to soak in everything and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

I am now a professional golfer trying to make the web.com and PGA tour and I still look back on my junior golf days and much of the golfer I am now is due to the things I learned in junior golf. Had there been a college golf camp near me I would’ve utilized that to my advantage in becoming a better player before I got to college. Having the ability to spend time with college coaches and former college players would have been extremely benefitting to my career and my development as well. You can never learn enough and especially from people that have experience with what you are striving to do.

I am currently on week two of a four week road trip so wish me luck and I look forward to checking in again soon.

Fairways and greens,

Talor Gooch