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2005 Minnesota Junior Golf Association Player Profile Archives
• Spring 2005 - Player Profiles
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| Rochelle Schmidt Age 17 Elk River, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Rochelle enjoys the game of golf because it is an individual sport where you compete against yourself to improve. She has improved after starting out playing Varsity golf for Elk River High School in just 7th grade. She has made All-Conference for the last four years and has been Conference Champion twice. She is a two-time All-State winner, and has competed in the class AA State Tournament the last three years. Rochelle shot her lowest round, a 75, at the Women's State Open this past year. Rochelle finished in a Tie for third place for Players' Tour Player of the year with a total of 876.67 points.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Rochelle's memorable moments include meeting many golfers that she has become friends with, and also playing the most beautiful courses in Minnesota.
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Put most of your time into your short game-trust me; it will help lower your scores in the end. Have tons of fun and always remember that golf is just a game!
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Rochelle loves to spend time at her cabin in Northern Minnesota where she hunts, fishes, and participates in a variety of water sports.
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| Holly Opatz Age 18 Bloomington, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Holly was the 2004 Players' Tour Match Play runner-up at Dacotah Ridge. She took 3rd place in the Westfield Jr. Championship regional qualifier. She has made the All-Conference team for Kennedy high school for the past 5 years and has been the captain of her team for 2 years. Holly placed 28th out of 112 girls in one of the biggest junior tournaments, The Optimist International Junior Tournament at PGA National in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was the AAU champion and took second place in the Jr. US Amateur regional qualifier. She recently signed to play Division I Golf at South Dakota State University.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Holly's most memorable moment was playing in the Match Play Tournament at Dacotah Ridge. It was a two-day tournament and she played 36 holes each day in 90-degree weather. For those of you who do not know, Dacotah Ridge has very few trees!
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Work on your short game a lot and never give up! Also, play in as many tournaments as you can-they help you improve!
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Holly is a member of the National Honor Society, and Kennedy in the Community. She enjoys watching movies, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
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| Chelsa Dooley Age 18 Willmar, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Chelsa has played on the Player's Tour for the last 4 years. She has had a great experience playing with and making life-long friends. She won several events and finished in contention in many as well. Chelsa feels that her record is unimportant, and the real accomplishment in Jr. Golf comes from the lessons learned in competition and the friendships forged throughout the years.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Going to Wisconsin for the Minnesota/Wisconsin Cup is probably the most memorable experience. It was just an awesome way go get to know people from all over Minnesota and it was exciting playing with people you had been competing with all throughout the years. She was playing in the singles match and was all-square with her Wisconsin opponent the last day. Her opponent hit a good drive, while Chelsa miss hit hers. She drew a 5-wood and hit a blind shot to 8-feet. She won the match because of that great shot!
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Golf is meant to be fun-enjoy it! My instructor once told me that the sign of an accomplished golfer is not by how they handle themselves when they are shooting a career low, but how they react when all the breaks go against them. Both scenarios should be the same.
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Chelsa enjoys reading, her friends, movies and family. She also likes playing casual rounds of golf with her Dad and Brother. She says, "Not only is it entertaining, but an excellent source of income!"
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| Sarah Flynn Age 14 Richfield, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
2004 was Sarah's first year of truly competitive golf. She had a pretty impressive year as a 7th grader. She played on the Richfield High School Varsity team earning All-Conference honors. She also played on the Jr. Tour in the summer and took medalist honors in several events. Sarah was also the 2004 Junior Tour Player's Cup Ages 13-15 Champion! Sarah won the Optimist International qualifying tournament and went on to participate in the tournament in Florida. She has also won the Girl's Club Championship at Minnesota Valley Country Club for the last three years. This summer Sarah will be participating in the Minnesota/Wisconsin Cup!
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Sarah's most memorable moment was winning the Junior Tour Player's Cup. She sank a 40-foot birdie putt on 17th hole to win by won stroke-shooting an 83 at Chaska Town Course.
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Practice is only worthwhile if it is good practice. Work on the fundamentals, especially your short game and be patient. Golf is not a game that comes quickly. Just remember to keep a positive mental attitude and always have FUN!
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Golf isn't the only Varsity sport Sarah participates in. She also plays Varsity tennis and enjoys playing basketball. She takes piano lessons and is an "A" student. She loves to hang out with friends, go shopping, and talking on both the phone and computer.
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| Lee Cavanagh Age 18 Perham, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Lee has really enjoyed playing in the Players Tour. He feels the Player's tour brings great competition and helped him improve his game. Lee finished 7th on the Players' Tour Player of the Year standings with 628.75 points. He has won a number of tournaments and also was a quarterfinalist in the 2004 Players' Tour Match Play Championship. Lee is a captain and 5 year letter winner for the Perham Varsity golf team. He has received All-Conference the last three years and has been a member of the Minnesota All-State golf team. Lee has made two appearances at Class A State Tournaments, including finishing 9th in 2004.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
One of my most memorable experiences was making the final four in the Players Tour Match Play Championship. I love the match play format and I cannot wait to participate in this event again this summer.
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Have fun! Make sure to enjoy the friendships you make along the way.
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Lee has been involved in National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Golf, Basketball, and his church youth group. Lee loves to hunt and be outdoors.
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| Tim Bomgren Age 17 Woodbury, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Tim took second in last year's Players Tour Match Play Championship at Dacotah Ridge. As a sophomore at Woodbury High School, Tim was All-Conference and took second place in the Conference Championship's at Keller this past year. Tim finished in 10th place on the Players' Tour Player of the Year standings with 595 points.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Tim's favorite memory was a wedge shot he holed for an eagle at last year's Tournament of Champions, which was hosted at Cragun's Legacy Course.
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Play as many Jr. PGA events as you can-this is what has helped me the most.
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Tim is a guard on the Woodbury High School Basketball team and enjoys computer games. Golf isn't Tim's only passion that gives him trophies. A couple of years ago, Tim was fishing in the BWCA and caught a 21-pound Northern Pike. It is now mounted on his bedroom wall.
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| Tony Meierhofer Age 16 Ham Lake, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Tony won the Junior Tour Player's Cup for ages 13-15 last year. He was ranked #4 going into the 2004 Players Tour' Match Play Tournament. Tony made All-Conference for his high school team as a freshman. He was just 13 years old when he was first invited to play in the Player's Tour.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Tony's most memorable experience was hitting the perfect shot in Moorhead last year. He didn't believe he had an ace until he saw the ball in the bottom of the hole. Hole in one!
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Always put in the extra time at the putting green. No matter how bad you play from tee to green, you can always salvage a good round with a solid short game.
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
Tony enjoys playing basketball and baseball, hanging out with friends, watching movies and girls!
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| Jon Osgar Age 18 Burnsville, MN |
Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments:
Jon won the 2004 MGA State Junior Championship, which was held at Cragun's in Brainerd. He played in the Minnesota/ Manitoba Cup Matches in the summer of 2004. Jon is a four-time All-Conference winner and two-time All-State winner on his high school team. Jon finished in 5th place on the Players' Tour Player of the Year standings with 715 points.
Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event:
Jon's most memorable moment while participating in a Junior PGA event was when he shot even par at Keller Golf Course and earned medalist honors.
What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game?
Try to have as much fun as possible-it will be over before you know it. No matter what happens always give it your best, and don't worry about the outcome.
Additional Activities/Hobbies:
When Jon isn't playing golf he is playing either poker or ping-pong. He also tries pretty hard at the girls, although he 'claims' that doesn't work. Jon's favorite thing to do is make people laugh and also he enjoys fixing his tincala.
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