Mustang earns berth on national team after high finish at Junior Golf Provincials

“The thought of making the cut was in the back of my head while I was playing, but I tried not to think about it too much and just put together a good last round. I knew I was gonna have to have a pretty good last day, and I just battled out there.”

The 18-year-old began his provincial tournament shooting back-to-back 73s, as he entered the final round at 2-over-par. From there, he closed out the three-round weekend with a 4-under 68, finishing at 2-under and tied for fourth place.

Now, it’s all about practice the next couple of weeks, as the dual-sport athlete prepares for the biggest golf rounds of his life, August 10-14.

“Hockey lasts a little longer in Canada than golf usually does, so golf is just short and sweet, but I really love both and don’t think I could really pick one over the other. I obviously love the hockey atmosphere and the locker room with the guys, but at the same time I kinda like the solo aspect of golf. Staying centred and not losing control, and just keeping your composure,” Rogers added.

“There can be a lot of ups and downs in hockey; it’s a quick game, and there’s just lots going on. Golf is pretty similar, though, so there’s a happy medium for both. I’d still say I get more nervous in a big moment in hockey over golf, though, because in golf you’re more in control of it yourself, but in hockey anything can happen.”

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Mustang earns berth on national team after high finish at Junior Golf Provincials

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