Success is Par for the Course
October 24, 2022
SUCCESS IS PAR FOR THE COURSE
The bright glares of the sun and the quiet peace of the lush green golf course sets the stage for the Golf team to compete. Greenway’s Golf Team remains a dynamic force despite the fact that they only have five varsity players. Their record proves it: they have won twelve games, and lost eleven games after putting their all into the challenging matches.
Sophomore Benjamin Tatum said that he started playing golf ever since he was very young with his grandpa and other family members including his parents and uncles.
The team’s coach Randal Orr also has a similar story: “I was inspired by my father; He would take my brothers and I out on the course and have family time while he taught us the game,” Coach Orr enjoyed spending more time with his family as a result of playing golf together, which helped them create a closer bond.
Although he is a teacher at Apollo High School, Coach Orr is committed to finding success for Greenway’s Golf team. He has been the coach for 14 years in total for golf and other sports like basketball and track, and he has exclusively coached Greenway’s golf team for 7 years. Coach Orr first started coaching because he “wanted to teach the game to as many athletes as possible.”
He also said that “Golf is a sport that can be played for a lifetime, and I want to share what I have learned about the game; Golf teaches you life lessons that will go on forever.”
Freshman Chance Angelo Diumenti said that he very much appreciates Coach Orr as he has helped him improve throughout the season and learn pertinent strategies, which are very crucial to one’s success in a game like golf. This shows how Golf can inspire passion in those who play it and help teach players important life skills.
According to WindTree Golf, a popular informational golf website, the average cost of basic golf equipment and other starting costs can amount to over three thousand dollars: clothing and shoes cost around three hundred to five hundred dollars, a set of professional golf clubs can cost more than five hundred dollars, and much more. Wow! That all quite adds up.
In sum, Coach Randal Orr says “Every match that we had this year was exciting to watch. The Boys’ Team showed incredible golfing highlighted with many memorable shots. This group is going to continue to be very successful in the future.” Let’s all hope that our Golf team can have an even stronger comeback in their next season and show off their skills.
Mariathna Avila Arroyo • Oct 28, 2022 at 6:29 pm
I really loved how you not only talked about the members, but the coach as well.
kaleea smith • Oct 28, 2022 at 4:10 pm
I liked your introduction, it was very creative and attention grabbing.
Brisney Ibarra • Oct 28, 2022 at 3:57 pm
I really like the pictures and also the quotes. You really killed it :).
Jose Gonzalez • Oct 28, 2022 at 3:47 pm
The background you gave on the coach and players was a good touch.
Dawn Ratke • Oct 28, 2022 at 10:30 am
Proud wife of THIS coach! He does give it his all, and it is nice to be able to read about it! These boys work HARD!
Matthew Vargas • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:31 pm
The pictures are really good this this story. not only are they a 5 man team, they dominate everyone in their way too.
Aaron Bingham • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:31 pm
I like how it talks about the coach and tells you how many years of experience he has in golfing.
Daanika Curiel • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:31 pm
I love that you really went into detail on why Coach Orr is coaching these boys.
Mackenzee • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:28 pm
5 man team? Wow great job from these boys!
Mia • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:28 pm
I love how the photos came out clear. You really captured the essence of golf. I think it’s cute how Benjamin Tatum said he’s been playing golf since he was young and with his grandpa too.
Xavier Kelly • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:28 pm
The team’s coach Randal Orr also has a similar story: “I was inspired by my father; He would take my brothers and I out on the course and have family time while he taught us the game,” Coach Orr enjoyed spending more time with his family as a result of playing golf together, which helped them create a closer bond. I like this quote because you can see that the sport means a lot to him and it has a deep connection.
Kihlee Amaral • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:26 pm
I really enjoy a lot of the photos used especially the ones that are action shots! Its too bad there is not a lot of people on this team.
Madison Bailey • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:25 pm
I like the intro. it is very well written.
Atianna Flores • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:25 pm
I really liked how you mentioned how close they were on the golf team. It’s always good when players and coaches have good relationships.
Zoie Brant • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:20 pm
I love the pictures you put in the article and the quotes especially.
Jenna Clark • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:18 pm
I like the first paragraph and how descriptive it is, it really sets the tone for the rest of the article
Adriana Sparks • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:17 pm
The photots are incredible and truly put into perspective the brotherhood and family aspects of the game that you describe in your article.
Jessica Hodges • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Your article had really good quotes, and it explained the sport as a long lasting way to have fun.
Lucy Longo • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:03 pm
I love the action shots and how supportive the article felt.