Mid-June 2016, my family and I traveled to Naples, Florida, where we have a house that we rent to travelers throughout the year. While we were there on a ten day trip, seven of those days we played golf. The only times we would not play was if it was a travel day or a rainy day. One day, we played at Stonebridge Country Club, not a far drive from our house. I was not shooting very well the past couple of days and was hoping to bounce back and have a good time. The front 9 was horrible, mostly double bogeys and a couple pars. However, on the back nine, my luck changed. One par 4, I hit my drive straight down the fairway, hit on the green and putt for birdie. I was so thrilled with myself I made my Dad take a picture of me and the flag on that hole. (picture down below) However, I was not too impressed, especially because it wasn't my first birdie, and the hole was not particularly tough. Thus, I still continued, hoping I could keep my confidence for the rest of the round. A couple holes later, another par 4, I did it again, a good drive, a close approach shot and a putt that got me another birdie. This was a great milestone for me because that was the first time I had over one birdie in a round. I love this story so much because it started my true determination this summer to improve in the sport. From June to August, I shaved thirty strokes off my score, from shooting 120 to anywhere around eighty-five to one hundred, usually around ninety. Also, I love this story so much because it demonstrates a true amount of determination in myself. I have always improved, whether it has been academically, socially, etc. However, not until that day have I enhanced an ability of mine so much. This moment in time was my day to shine in a way I had never imagined or thought.
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