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Beasley balances golf, school, life
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Senior Marie Beasley believes the women’s golf team is focusing on both the physical and the psychological this year.
“I have a whole new outlook, and really have had things put in perspective for me this year,” Beasley said.
The golf program has incorporated some new strategies this fall to improve the team. They have been working with sports psychologist Dr. Hollingsworth as a way to enhance their game. Hollingsworth has the team focusing on enjoying the game of golf instead of making it a burden in life. To do this, Hollingsworth uses hypnosis on the team, helping them to separate golf and their personal lives.
“He’s amazing,” Beasley said.
It seems to be working. This year’s team has shot some of the lowest scores in BSU history. There are seven players on the women’s golf team this year: two seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and one freshman.
“The team has been doing so well because they have learned how to go out and just enjoy the game,” Beasley said.
Beasley also believes the team has good chemistry. They all get along well with each other. She also said the team knows when to have fun and when they need to be serious.
Besides working with a sports psychologist, the team also has a swing coach. Dave Gromback is the golf pro at Falcon Crest Golf Course. He has been helping the team with the physical aspects of the game and has seen them improve.
With the new tactics and all the improvement the team has seen this year, Beasley still remains levelheaded.
“We’re still taking things one shot at a time,” Beasley said.
Beasley is seeking a degree in communication. Her main interest is in public relations. Currently, Beasley is completing an internship with Scott Peyron & Associates in Boise where she works an average of 15 hours a week. Between her internship, full-time class schedule and golf, Beasley has little time for anything else.
“It keeps me on my toes, but I’m also more productive and focused when I’m really busy,” Beasley said.
Beasley will graduate in May. She says she just wants to have fun while she is still at Boise State.
“I’m just trying to enjoy my last year and play as well as I can,” Beasley said.
Beasley would someday like to turn pro. After graduation, she wants to go to qualifying school and get on the tour.
The women’s golf team has just one more fall tournament, at Falcon Crest Golf Course in Boise. The team is then off until the end of February.
Tanya Dobson, The Arbiter
