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From the moment my father took me to a golf course at the age of 9, I knew I had a great passion for the game of golf. I began playing at the club level, but soon through perseverance and practice, I qualified for the junior trials at the national level. The competition was fierce as it featured the best players from around the country.
The trials proved to be daunting since we were expected to play 81 holes over 3 days, and I was not off to a great start due to immense pressure. By the second day, I felt devoid of energy and my shots were listless. However, I did not allow myself to get discouraged and by the 3rd day I had caught up to be just 5 strokes behind the top two players. All I required was a par on the last hole to secure myself a place in the national team. Unfortunately, luck was not with by my side.
As disheartening as the loss was, I had tried my best and that was a mental triumph. I aspire to continue golf not only as a hobby, but also as a potential future career.

From the moment my father took me to a golf course at the age of 9, I knew I had a great passion for the game of golf. I began playing at the club level, but soon through perseverance and practice, I qualified for the junior trials at the national level. The competition was fierce as it featured the best players from around the country.
The trials proved to be daunting since we were expected to play 81 holes over 3 days, and I was not off to a great start due to immense pressure. By the second day, I felt devoid of energy and my shots were listless. However, I did not allow myself to get discouraged and by the 3rd day I had caught up to be just 5 strokes behind the top two players. All I required was a par on the last hole to secure myself a place in the national team. Unfortunately, luck was not with by my side.
As disheartening as the loss was, I had tried my best and that was a mental triumph. I aspire to continue golf not only as a hobby, but also as a potential future

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