My Golf Personal Statement

The sport that I have dedicated the most time to, golf, has become a part of me—in my soul. To me, golf is more than a sport; it is a lifelong journey of training to temper myself both mentally and physically. Playing golf opens my eyes to observe the world in a unique way, and it lets me taste the bliss of striving. The Georgia State Golf Championship in my sophomore year was one of the most memorable experiences that influenced me, not only by contributing to my interest in golf, but also by building my character and teaching me life lessons. It did not push me to the road of being a professional golfer, but it instilled the spirits of a golfer within me.

Throughout my teenage years I loved to play baseball. I was in different clubs, organizations, and teams. My whole life was dedicated to playing ball. Then things started to change going into my freshmen year, I started to get into computers. I decided to enroll into a computer class at Franklin high school. I started to learn a lot stuff about computers and also I was pretty good at it. Also at the time I was still managing to be in baseball. Then going into my senior year I had to choses in between being in baseball or going into computers. I knew going into computers will help me get a head start in my carrier. So I chose to go into computers and quit baseball. I thought I will never have to quit baseball my whole life. It was a very big significant event in my life but good things have come with it. I got three CompTIA certifications, paid for half of my

I would paint “she believed she could, so she did” on the Beta Bridge. It is a message of encouragement for girls and women that my mom shared with me during a big transition for our family. We lived in Charlottesville for fourteen years and moved to Vermont before my freshman year of high school. I was upset about the move - leaving great friends, familiar schools and terrific tennis in Virginia. I took next steps each day, meeting new friends, registering for classes and trying out for varsity tennis. I did well in school and made the tennis team, starting in doubles and singles my freshman year and then winning three consecutive team state championships. I trained outside of school and participated in USTA tournaments, working to the number one ranking for USTA 18s in Vermont. What seemed like a setback after middle school turned into learning opportunities for believing in myself, navigating new circumstances and training to win.

When I first came to Lake Highland in seventh grade my parents wanted me to be on a team to get to know people and the only sport I knew was golf. I came to the tryouts with no experience of tournaments, hammy down clubs from my sister, and not appropriate golf attire. I tried very hard for the team, but I did I didn't have the skills to make it on. It was very devastating for me because I have never been turned down before, but I knew that I had to change. After this failure I decided that I should try harder in golf. I never did take the sport seriously and barely practiced, but after being turned down I decided to step up my game. I started to practice harder and more often by my own choice. I also started to play in tournaments, which I

In ten years, perhaps I am well on my way to becoming a general manager (GM) of a professional sports team; my dream job. I am counting on my Fort Hays Statue University (FHSU) undergraduate experiences with mentors, hands on learning, and career planning to assist me in shaping that vision or to help me create a new one.

Jean pursued a career in Business Administration and secured employment as a management consultant for an accounting firm in Cleveland after receiving a degree in business administration from Case West Reserve University. With these merits, Jean

It just always seemed like something that I had to do. Ever since I was ten years old I’ve been playing, practicing, and talking about golf. I always have had a love for the game, but I never really thought about how stressful and painful it made my life. Even at ten I thought my future had already been planned for me. I was already thinking of life as a professional golfer. I was certain that I would go play golf for a big college, and instant fame would soon follow. It wasn’t until the last couple of years that life has changed for me.

“Top fifteen go to state, start out strong and pace yourself with the other girls”, my cross-country coach told me.

When looking at potential golf programs, I researched the coaches and team members, the team’s facilities and schedule, and the dynamic of being both a dedicated student and athlete. I found that SDSU exceeds my criteria and USD falls short. I have known many of SDSU’s players for several years and they have become good friends. The team has a welcoming family atmosphere and the girls make me feel like I am already a part of the team every time I visit. Throughout the year, I have had the opportunity to spend time with the team and the coaches and I believe this program will be a great fit for me as a student athlete. I do not know the coaches or USD’s team member very well, and for this reason I would not be as comfortable joining their team. SDSU practices at Brookings Country Club, which is better quality and more challenging than USD’s home course. In addition to having a great golf course with a large practice area, SDSU also uses two different indoor practice facilities that are more adequate for winter practices than that of USD. Winter practices are hosted in the branch-new Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex as well as in an indoor golf room equipped with a golf stimulator and practice green. When deciding on a university, it was important that the program I chose travels south for tournaments to escape our state’s frigid winters. It is exciting to see that SDSU’s impressive

The many things I learned this month of November could really be transferable to the professional sport industry. I simply learned how to run a registration table consisting of parents, spectators, tourists, and potential golfers. Those specific skills could certainly be transferable to my future as a sport manager because it shows that I have increased my level of communication to a high level. It also shows that I know how to communicate with people in and out of a sport setting. However, the most important thing that I learned this month as well as the entire semester which could be transferable is the amount of hard work and dedication I put into the game of golf. I simply worked nearly 60 hours a week setting tee holes, marking holes,

The company’s CEO and founder Ely Callaway was a golf champion himself during his twenties and was a powerful motivator defining the company’s culture

To Build the management-research question hierarchy we will first start with the management dilemma. In this situation I see the management dilemma being, the need to attract more membership to support the new renovated facility and to account for the growing age of their current membership. Apparently AT&T purchased NCR Corporation and provided them a 4 million dollar loan to complete their renovations. Their immediate goal is to bring golf memberships to 680 and to increase social memberships as much as possible. The management question

If I were Dutton Crowfield at the age of forty and with the executive assistant manager at Deep Forest Country Club, I would evaluate all options and select the school that fits my criteria and would realize my ambitions meanwhile branched out my opportunities in the field of hospitality. Although she has categorized her options generally, still I don’t think she has reviewed all her options without sufficient information of the pros and cons of each program, and she jumped to the conclusion of ruling out great opportunities too hastily. I would first determine if I would determine to be a full-time student or a part-time student who continues to work at the country club. Since she has tons of working experience in the field and has a five-year

Behind any great company usually sits a great leader and entrepreneur. For Callaway Golf, this was no exception. Ely Callaway was known for his business philosophy: “Demonstrably Superior, Pleasingly Different”- he believed that “in business, in leisure and in life, you need to differentiate yourself, stand out, be exceptional, fill a niche, over deliver and always, always stand for your principles and deliver what you promise (Callaway Golf Company).” Throughout his career, Ely Callaway found business success- as president of Burlington Industries, and successful creation of both Callaway Vineyard and Winery and then Callaway Golf Company- utilizing focused differentiation strategy and blue ocean strategy successfully (Gamble, 2000).

My long term personal mission in my career is to own and run a hugely successful eighteen-hole PGA certified golf course. I envision my shorter term career goals as being stepping stones to this. Being financially comfortable and secure, eventually having enough capital to invest in a business is a major focus of mine. Honing my skills as a golfer and a golf professional to the master level will serve me well in making business connections. Finally, acquiring business acumen by studying and learning from the professionals in my life already will give me what I need for running a business. By