By Hayden Swope
Kory Meireis of Kingman has done nothing but prove himself throughout his high school golf career. With one final season and a bright golf future ahead, Meireis spent his offseason working towards taking home the gold.
“I have been working through a swing change as I have grown about six inches in the last year, so many, many golf balls have been hit,” Meireis said. “The main weakness was general weakness, so fall and winter was full of lifting weights every single day.”
Not only is he working to better himself, but you can also find Meireis leading the team to be the best they can be on the course.
“The biggest goal for me is to help my team get to state,” Meireis said. “We have a regional tournament at our home course and have a few kids that should be able to hold their weight. I try to be a leader and help guide the younger ones, and try to mentor them in any way I can. Personally, I would like to place in the top five at state as qualifying individually shouldn’t be a problem. I feel as if with already signing to play in college, there is no pressure towards me in any way. I will try to have the most fun I can and enjoy my last year.”
Looking back on his favorite memories, Meireis always goes back to one from the very beginning of high school golf.
“The most memorable moment for me was qualifying for state individually my freshman year,” Meiries said. “I put so much pressure on myself and worked so hard the whole year, that when I ended up qualifying, it was such a one of a kind feeling.”
Meireis plans to continue his golf career in college this upcoming fall.
“I plan to attend Hesston College to play golf and major in something business wise,” Meireis said. “I really love playing golf but need a “backup plan”. I will continue to play but will still focus on school and find a career path along the way.
