Featured Athlete: Sona Shah

Sport: Golf | Grade 9

Sona Shah is on the varsity golf team this year as a Freshman

Sona Shah

Sona Shah is on the varsity golf team this year as a Freshman

Years played: 6

Favorite pre-game meal: Granola bars

Inspiration: Jordan Spieth

Future Job: Business

Wingspan: How long have you been golfing and when did you start?

Shah: “I’ve been golfing since I was nine and my dad got me to start.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite part about playing golf?

Shah: “It’s really fun and it challenges you.”

Wingspan: What is the difference between playing golf inside of school versus outside of school?

Shah: “Playing at school there is definitely more pressure, but you also want to help your team so it makes it worth it.”

Wingspan: What is the most challenging part about golf?

Shah: “Probably when you play and you have a really good day, but then you play another day and not do as well.”

Wingspan: Is being a freshman on varsity challenging for you?

Shah: “Not really, one of my other friends is on varsity with me, and the older girls are really nice.”

Wingspan: What is your mindset before you play?

Shah: “I’m very determined and know that I’m going to have a good day. Just trying to pump myself up basically.”

Wingspan: What part of your game do you want to work on?

Shah: “Probably my putting.”

Wingspan: What is your biggest accomplishment?

Shah: “Getting first in a NTPGA tournament.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite course to play

Shah: “My favorite course to play is Ridgeview because it’s my home course, but I also like to play on vacation like in California because my aunt and uncle live on a golf course.”

Wingspan: How do you want to pursue golf in the future?

Shah: “I probably won’t play in college, but I do want to play all four years of high school.”