High School Golf Preview — Alli Oakes stands tall
By JOE RYAN
STAMFORD — The first thing that strikes you about Allie Oakes is her poise.
The junior co-captain of the Westhill High School boys golf team answers questions with an air of confidence that tells you a long putt in a big tournament is not going to make her weak in the knees.
In fact, it is that type of competition she thrives on as she has achieved two-time, all-state status and shared the girls individual state title last year. Oakes shot an 80 at Blue Fox Run in Avon, tying Newington’s Kirsten Lapointe for 2007 title.
She said the example given set by last year’s captains, Andy Granowitz and Travis Denicola, gave her insight into the kind of leader she wants to be. She wants to help the younger players like the former captains had helped her.
“Last year was a great year and I learned a lot from our captains, Andy and Travis, ” said Oakes. “It’s not only playing golf, but being a good role model for the guys out on the course.”
She still has some aspects of her game she wants to improve, but the Vikings are facing a rebuilding year and she wants to help her team and keep her personal goals in perspective.
Oakes got an early start in her pursuit of the sport that’s been called “a good walk spoiled.”
Her passion for the game started when she was about seven years old. Her father introduced her to the game. It allowed her to share a common activity with him and gave her an outlet away from the team sports she had been playing.
She found the peace of the course alluring and the singular challenge of self-improvement fulfilling. While sometimes kids get frustrated by the nature of the game and it inspired Oakes to work harder.
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The puppy kicking part was a bit unnecessary, I don’t remember the last puppy story. LOLcats perhaps?
Sheeple. Don’t forget the sheeple.
You forgot to mention craigslist.
kiddie games? Digg it.
8 on 1, what pussies. And one was a guy.