Interview with SHS Golfer Danielle Stinson
Welcome back to the Fall Edition of Off the Reels! This week, I am featuring a sophomore golfer from SHS!
Meet Springboro High School Golfer Danielle Stinson…
Golf story:
Danielle's high school accomplishments:
It is evident that Danielle is going to earn so many more great achievements before her high school career is over. Some of Danielle’s accomplishments include making Varsity as a freshman, the Second All Team GWOC Award, and second and third place finishes at tournaments this summer. We can’t wait to see what amazing achievements lie ahead for Danielle!
Danielle’s personal record:
Earlier this season, Danielle hit her personal record of 37 in a nine hole match at Yankee Trace against Centerville High School. When I asked her how she felt during the match, she said, “I tried to keep my head in the right place and just finish strong.” Danielle knew that she was playing well, but she was more concerned with finishing strong without letting the pressure get to her. She tries not to know her scores during matches, but when she finished the last hole against Centerville and finally counted her score, a great feeling of relief washed over her; she felt like all her hard work had paid off.
Danielle’s leadership role:
As a sophomore, Danielle is consistently scoring at the top of her team. Naturally, the strong athletes are the first people teammates often look up to for their leadership. It is no different for Danielle and her golf team. When I asked her what leadership responsibilities she carried, she said that she works to “be that positive example going into matches this year” that the 2021 seniors were for her last year. Danielle’s team is fairly young, so it was important that she and her teammates stepped up when there was no designated leader this season.
The most difficult thing about golf:
Danielle said that although golf is not the most physically demanding sport, it is mentally demanding. She works to have a strong mental game because it doesn’t matter how good your technique is if your head isn’t in the right place. In her words, “you just always have to think 'next shot'. The last shot doesn’t matter.”
Danielle’s pre-match routine:
When Danielle warms up for matches, she focuses on her putting. She has learned how important it is to have a strong, consistent short game and how a good putt goes a long way.
Danielle’s favorite golf course:
It’s between Yankee Trace and Heatherwoode for Danielle’s favorite golf course. She loves how close and pretty Heatherwoode is, but she plays her best at Yankee. Last year's GWOC and the last two Lady Elk Invitationals were at Yankee and were some of Danielle’s best rounds; however, hole 9 at Heatherwoode is her favorite because she has eagled it twice.
Other sports:
Danielle plays golf, runs track, and played basketball until last year. When comparing and contrasting the three, Danielle noted that in golf and track, she has to be more reliant on herself to keep her game strong to benefit the team’s win than she does in basketball. After talking to Danielle, I think she has a great understanding of the need to focus and clear her head for personal victories that lead to team victories. Danielle has played her fair share of sports, but she loves golf because she finds it relaxing and peaceful to go out and play golf on the beautiful courses. She also loves that golf is a life-long sport.
Danielle’s advice for golf players:
Danielle’s advice comes from her dad’s advice that she has carried with her through so many things. Her dad always reminds her of the quote, “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Danielle applies this to sports, life, and school because “no matter how technically good you are, you should always be practicing more...you can keep going as far as you want if you put the work in.”
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