Freshman Jack Randall drives the ball from the tee box. Being Randalls first season he has been very successful. “My biggest achievement so far would either be winning regionals,” Randall said.
Par for the Course freshman golfer impresses
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n the most critical tournament to date of his young high school career, star freshman golfer Jack Randall claimed his first individual victory by rallying from behind late in his round. On April 13, at Deer Creek Golf Club in Overland Park, Randall stood victorious in the first of three legs of the Sunflower League championship. Midway through his round after nine holes, Randall had shot a score of 40 (par 36), an impressive score but still out of the lead. Heading into the latter stages of his round he picked up momentum. “After I finished I didn’t think I won because in golf you can never guarantee anything,” Randall said. “The nine that I shot (three under par) on was a lot of fun. It was just becoming natural as I started off with
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Looking at the ball, freshman Jack Randall plans his next move. When not on the course together, Randall and his teammates have team dinners. “They’ve brought the team closer together,” Randall said. “It’s also a really good experience.”
two pars, then I had three birdies in a row. I finished that nine with a 33 which is still my season best so far.” The late comeback from Randall turned out to be enough as he stood at the top of the leaderboard after the conclusion of the first leg of the tournament. Randall, who had led the team for the majority of the season, is no stranger to the game. He learned to play when he was only four years old and was exposed to golf by his parents. With an extensive background of the game, Randall was anticipated to be a great addition to the team, but the magnitude of his impact to the team was unexpected. “He has surprised me,” Law said. “I knew he was a talented player, but to win a Sunflower League
