By Matt Browning
Bad shots happen in golf all of the time and Wellington’s Taryn Viramontes understands that, but it’s how she responds to those bad shots is what she thinks is important.
“This year one major thing I am working on is recovering after a bad shot or hole,” Viramontes said. “In golf it is important to let go of a bad shot or hole. Otherwise it can stick with you the whole round and hurt the rest of your round. Really just the mental aspect of golf. Golf is just as much a mental sport as physical. It would be the most beneficial to have not only a strong game, but a strong mental game as well.”
Viramontes and her grandpa never used a cart this summer when they played and then afterwards she would focus on her short game.
“I work on specifically getting up and down,” Viramontes said. “I work on making sure my chips are close enough to one putt. Then I also work on short and long putts. I work on my wedges a lot as well. I will
empty out my bag of balls and see how many I can get on the green with my wedges.”
Last season Viramontes shot 79 and 74 at the state tournament on her way to a third place finish, but she isn’t focused on results or finishes.
“My most important goal for myself is to continue to enjoy golfing,” Viramontes said. “Golfing is supposed to be fun, so I prioritize making sure I am enjoying the sport.”
