By Richy Zajic — Senior Content Editor
With 2020 now upon us, San Jose State freshman Luigi Wong has his vision set on improvement and accomplishment not only for himself but as a collective group.
Golf is a very visual sport. Whether one is putting, driving or chipping, they need to be able to see the ball and the hole as clearly as possible. The power and finesse required for each shot varies.
Wong is the only player on the men’s golf roster at SJSU that wears glasses, even when he is on the green.
He emphasizes the importance of vision while also acknowledging other aspects of what goes into a solid swing and round.
“Vision is really important since it is where you base what you are about to do or what your play is for the next shot,” said Wong. “But with a lot of practice, you can also get used to it through feel … the most important shots are [the ones you feel].”
Putting is a key part in a solid round of golf, and it is no secret that vision plays a pivotal role in an effective put.
“It’s how you read the putt, how you judge the putt,” said Wong. “How much speed you need to give and how much break you have to give it.”
Freshman Caleb Shetler echoed Wong’s statements about vision and how much this element plays into success in golf.
“Feel and also vision [go into it],” said Shetler. “You have to be able to [perceive] what you see in front of you.”
This team is headed in the right direction, according to these two freshmen.They have their sights set on a successful season, potentially ending with a championship.
“Starting last year, the team has been really good,” said Wong. “Especially with our number one player (Sean Yu), who is really doing well right now.”
Wong believes that he can prove to be a key asset for the team in the near future in more ways than one.
“I think I can contribute, [even if I don’t play well sometimes] by giving some words [of encouragement] to my teammates,” said Wong. “When someone practices, I know I can help them with [their] problems.”
Wong already feels as though he is part of the team, and the chemistry is coming together.
Shetler is on the same page as Wong about the team’s future, and also believes that Yu will be a major part of the team’s success this season.
“Ever since I committed, we’ve been climbing every single year in the rankings,” said Shetler. “Sean’s looking like he’ll be an All-American.”
The mentality is certainly a positive one heading into this season of men’s golf. The vision is clear and the players are ready to make an impact.
“I think this spring we’ll be able to do some damage,” Shetler said.
Everyone is locked in, the new pieces are meshing well with the returners and their sights are set on a national title for this squad.
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