Name: Caroline VanderVelde

Class: Junior

Sport: Girls Varsity Golf

How long have you been playing golf?

“I have been playing golf since I was seven.”

What other sports (if you play any) are you involved in at FHC?

“I play basketball and lacrosse for the school.”

What is your favorite aspect of playing golf?

“I like playing golf because it is very challenging and since it is a pretty individual sport, it really tests your mindset and persistence.”

What are your individual goals going into this season?

“My individual goals were to shoot better than I have in past seasons, and to consistently place in the top ten in conference jamborees.”

What are your expectations for the team this year?

“I think we have a great team and a lot of potential. I believe we will do well at regionals to qualify for states and hopefully place well at states.”

What athlete has had the most impact on you?

“I admire and respect Nelly Korda as a golfer.”

What do you do to get pumped up before a match?

“My team and I love to listen to our game day playlist in the van to get pumped up before matches.”

Do you have any game day rituals?

“No, I don’t really have any game day rituals.”