Golf-Boys
Important Dates
Fall sports Parent Night
September 3rd, 6:30 in the NPAC,
individual team meetings to follow
Welcome to the Bothell Boys Golf season! This year will be a little different than the past few years since we will not have a JV team. Tryouts will take place from August 26th to the 28th. There will be cuts after Monday and Wednesday's round. I anticipate over 30 boys trying out for 12-14 spots. Special note for seniors, they need to be in the top 10 to make the team after the three-day tryout.
What you need for the first day: Clubs, water, snack, sunscreen/hat as needed. Almonds, trail mix, granola bars, sandwich are all good options. A boost of energy/hydration helps performance.
Make sure that all your forms are completed before turning out on the 26th. I will be checking Final Forms for each student/athlete's "status" and those that are all Green can tee it up!!
Practice site is the Golf Course at Redmond Ridge.
The first three days of tryouts will be the longest days of practice during the year. On Monday and Wednesday, I'm anticipating the final groups to walk off the 9th green around 7 PM. Tuesday will be around 6 PM. Since I will be cutting on Monday, please check in with me before leaving the course or picking up your son. Top 20 will return for Tuesday and Wednesday tryouts.
Monday, August 26th- practice starts at 3:30. Tee times will begin at 4 PM. Practice will end around 7 PM. First round of cuts
Tuesday, August 27th- practice starts at 2:30. Tee times begin at 3 PM and practice will be over around 6 PM.
Wednesday, August 28th- practice starts at 3:30. Tee times will begin at 4 PM and practice will end around 6:45. Final round of cuts
Thursday, August 29th- practice starts at 4 PM
This is the first year we've had cuts in Golf in the last 10 years. If you (or your son ) do not make the team, I will have a 1-on-1 conversation. Scores will not be posted. When I began coaching many years ago, I had a freshman who shot a 68 on his first day of tryouts. Yes, 9 holes. By the time he was a senior, he was in the top 3 on the team and in the high 30's for 9 holes. You have to hit thousands of golf balls to significantly improve your scores. The time you spend outside the golf season hitting balls improves your chances of making the team this year or next.
If you have any questions, my email is rfelton@nsd.org