OSAA High School Golf State Championships

Zach took 3rd Place at his High School State Championships as a Freshman. I am so proud of him and it was so exciting to watch. He had an okay round the first day starting off with 3 bogeys in the first 4 holes - I thought oh my but he kicked into gear and ended up in 6th place with a 75. The second day again he bogeyed the first hole but again pulled it together and was on fire. He even kept it together even when the U of O coach followed him for 6 holes (Zach mellowed once his coach told him he was wasn't just watching him so to relax) it worked because he was 2 under going into hole 17 and with the buzz that he was up there in contention to win. He pared 17 but the nerves finally got to him and he pulled it left on 18 and ended up with another bogey to finish the round 1 under which tied for low score at the tournament. Unfortunately, the seniors on 18 birdied and eagled to tie for 1st. It was surreal to watch and see he was up there with the big boys. His friend and rival Sulman Raza from Eugene placed 5th and throughout their OGA careers they have been the steady players - it was neat to see them in the top ten and both on the All American Team as freshman. It was truly an exciting day and a positive one in Zach's desire to play golf in college and professionally. It was also well deserved as he is constantly practicing everyday to become a better player - he recently told me "If I'm not up practicing someone else will be...." Great job and as your mom I am so proud of all that you have accomplished with bringing your team to state and bringing a cohesiveness to the team as well. Job well done!