After competing in the Class 2 state tournament, Warrenton’s Sam Butkovich left with her head held high and with more confidence.
The junior golfer put together two solid rounds and made …
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After competing in the Class 2 state tournament, Warrenton’s Sam Butkovich left with her head held high and with more confidence.
The junior golfer put together two solid rounds and made program history in the process. She became the first Warrenton girls golfer to compete at state.
“I am very proud of myself,” Butkovich said. “I worked very hard to get better. I tried to stay calm and take it one shot at a time.”
Playing at Meadow Lakes Acre Country Club in New Bloomfield, Butkovich placed 44th overall with a 205. She shot a 103 in the opening round last Monday and was one stroke better the following day.
Warrenton Coach Kelly Anderson was pleased with Butkovich’s performance.
“Overall Sam performed well at state,” she said. “She was aggressive off the tee and very composed for her first appearance in the state tournament.”
The key was hitting fairways on a regular basis, leading to strong approach shots.
“I just wanted to play smart golf,” Butkovich said.
Anderson hopes Butkovich’s performance is the start of continued success for the girls golf program.
“Moving forward, I hope young girls see the success that is possible in golf and become interested in playing,” Anderson said. “Not many athletes get to compete in their sport’s state tournament. She is showing young girls that it is possible to compete at a high level.”
