Jimmy Beck was named Golfer of the Week Sunday after claiming individual medalist honors at the Irish Creek Intercollegiate in Kannapolis, N.C.
“It’s a great honor. It was just a special week last week so I am thankful and humble to receive the honor,” Beck said about his achievements.
The tournament kicked off neck and neck, despite clinging on to the win by a thread, Beck beat out Franco Castro by one stroke. “I knew it was going to be a tough finish with the players that were there. So I knew I was gonna have to finish low so I was glad I did,” said Beck.
Beck has improved his short game dramatically this season as a direct result of hard work and dedication in the offseason.
“Well since I kind of had a year of experience already I knew what to look forward to. I really focused in the off season on my short game. It is a skill that is really vital to have and it is what kept my game on the level that it needed to be this weekend,” stated Beck.
Beck did not expect to have improved this much and be as skilled as he is currently as only a second year player.
“I never expected to get my second win this year. I had a goal to at least win one, so winning a few is very surprising and I am pleased with it,” said Beck.
Beck expects, with the experience of his team this year, they can win nationals. They have had problems in the past with shooting low consistently but they are improving with every tournament.
“I really expect our team to really finish out the season well. We haven’t really come together as a team and played well together. I think it is about time we did it. I feel that our team is playing well right now, so in the post season we will really show what we are made of,” stated Beck. Last year the team fell short of winning the conference by only a few strokes but because of experience the team’s luck is subject to change.
“Hopefully we all can come together and win the conference this year because last year we fell a few strokes short. Individually I hope to keep on winning tournaments and building on my resume,” said Beck.
Beck strives to be like professional golfers that are successful and maintain positive attitudes on and off the course. He believes this is the key that is the building block to his future.
