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Get to Know Sophomore Noah Woolsey
September 24, 2018 | Men's Golf
Noah Woolsey enters his sophomore year after an impressive freshman campaign in which he competed in all 11 events posting a scoring average of 72.90. Woolsey finished in the top three of the team in each of the last eight events of the 2017-18 year.
The Pleasanton, Calif. native is embracing his role as a leader on the team and knows that his play can have a contagious effect on his teammates.
"My main goal is to get a team and individual win," said Woolsey. "As individual as golf is, having a team win will be so much more gratifying to be able to share it with everyone. Another goal of mine is to finish in the top-20 in every event because if I can do that then I believe we will have several chances to win as a team."
As Woolsey transitions into his sophomore year, he is looking to build off of what made him successful by improving his game both physically and mentally.
"I have been working a lot on my putting as well as the mental part of the game," said Woolsey. "So much of this sport is having a positive and methodical mentality when you're on the course because it can really be the deciding factor between a 70 and a 74. Last year I had a few tournaments get away from me because I was a little immature and impatient so this year my goal is to be more in control of my emotions and body language to get the most out of my rounds to help the team out.
In the past summer, Woolsey qualified for the US Amateur, one of the nation's most prestigious amateur tournaments. The 2018 US Amateur hosted at Pebble Beach was the second time Woolsey has qualified for the US Amateur, with the first coming in 2015 at Olympia Fields Country Club.
"Playing in the US Amateur for the second time was absolutely incredible," said Woolsey. "With it only being 90 miles from home and at a prestigious venue like Pebble Beach, it was a dream come true. Having my buddy on the bag and friends and family watching, it will be one of those moments you remember for the rest of your life."
As Woolsey fine tunes his golf game, he looks at the consistent nature of PGA Tour player Paul Casey for his play and his mentality.
"I really like Paul Casey's game because he hits it really solid week in and week out and tends to have a really good attitude which I admire. He always looks in control of his game whether he is playing good or bad and that is a very good trait to have."
While Woolsey shines on the course, he also takes his role as a student-athlete seriously. As a sophomore, he has a better understanding of the time demands on student-athletes, and knows how to get this best out of himself on and off the course.
"I definitely feel more comfortable coming into my sophomore year because I know what to expect when it comes to course setup as well as knowing what it takes between balancing academics with practice. I'm really looking to have a good year on the course as well as in the classroom."
Woolsey will look to bring all of the elements of his game together as Washington hosts the Husky Invitational Sept. 25-26 at Aldarra Golf Club.
The Pleasanton, Calif. native is embracing his role as a leader on the team and knows that his play can have a contagious effect on his teammates.
"My main goal is to get a team and individual win," said Woolsey. "As individual as golf is, having a team win will be so much more gratifying to be able to share it with everyone. Another goal of mine is to finish in the top-20 in every event because if I can do that then I believe we will have several chances to win as a team."
As Woolsey transitions into his sophomore year, he is looking to build off of what made him successful by improving his game both physically and mentally.
"I have been working a lot on my putting as well as the mental part of the game," said Woolsey. "So much of this sport is having a positive and methodical mentality when you're on the course because it can really be the deciding factor between a 70 and a 74. Last year I had a few tournaments get away from me because I was a little immature and impatient so this year my goal is to be more in control of my emotions and body language to get the most out of my rounds to help the team out.
In the past summer, Woolsey qualified for the US Amateur, one of the nation's most prestigious amateur tournaments. The 2018 US Amateur hosted at Pebble Beach was the second time Woolsey has qualified for the US Amateur, with the first coming in 2015 at Olympia Fields Country Club.
"Playing in the US Amateur for the second time was absolutely incredible," said Woolsey. "With it only being 90 miles from home and at a prestigious venue like Pebble Beach, it was a dream come true. Having my buddy on the bag and friends and family watching, it will be one of those moments you remember for the rest of your life."
As Woolsey fine tunes his golf game, he looks at the consistent nature of PGA Tour player Paul Casey for his play and his mentality.
"I really like Paul Casey's game because he hits it really solid week in and week out and tends to have a really good attitude which I admire. He always looks in control of his game whether he is playing good or bad and that is a very good trait to have."
While Woolsey shines on the course, he also takes his role as a student-athlete seriously. As a sophomore, he has a better understanding of the time demands on student-athletes, and knows how to get this best out of himself on and off the course.
"I definitely feel more comfortable coming into my sophomore year because I know what to expect when it comes to course setup as well as knowing what it takes between balancing academics with practice. I'm really looking to have a good year on the course as well as in the classroom."
Woolsey will look to bring all of the elements of his game together as Washington hosts the Husky Invitational Sept. 25-26 at Aldarra Golf Club.
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