Ryan M. Higgins

Golf has always been a passion of mine. I get immense amounts of satisfaction from hitting long drives, sinking lengthy putts, and improving all aspects of my game. Ever since my very first golf lesson at the age of 15, I've been striving to improve. I've spent countless hours at driving ranges smashing ball after ball in order to take my game to new levels.

When I was a freshman in high school, I tried out for the varsity golf team with little experience. I barely made the team and was told that I would not participate in any matches, instead, I would only practice with the team. Although I was frustrated with my situation, I realized that the only way to play in future matches was to improve my game. After every golf practice, I would be the last one to leave the golf course. I would spend considerable time after practice to putt, chip, and hit range balls. My coach saw my work ethic and saw a hopeful future for me. For the next year, I dedicated my free time to refining my golf swing so I could be good enough to clinch a starting role on the team.

When sophomore year tryouts came around, I was prepared to make a statement. I recorded one of my lowest rounds ever during the team qualifier and secured myself a spot on the varsity squad. I was flooded with joy and happiness knowing that all of my hard work and persistance finally paid off.

It was clear to me that all of the time I invested into the game made me into a better player. With that in mind, I continued to practice and practice to see how far I could push myself. The results were extremely satisfying. I had the lowest scoring average on the team during my junior and senior year, and was named team captain as a senior. I qualified for the New York State Championship as a senior, and placed in the top 50.

When I look back at my achievements, I am overwhelmed with joy. Golf has taught me that with enough dedication and persistence, anything is achievable. So as I look forward to the future, I always keep this in mind.

As a junior Finance major at The Isenberg School of Management, I know that I have a better-than-average chance of landing a job at a reputable firm. However, this can only be attained if I have the drive, experience, and the grades to show for it. Back when I was a mediocre golfer, my primary goal was to become the best golfer I could be. Through practice and never settling for average play, I advanced my game. Now, as a college studen