Olivia Sobaski, Sedalia, MO
2015 Junior Player of the Year
Junior’s compete in a number of Missouri Junior Golf Foundation (MJGF) events throughout the season to accumulate points to determine the Player of the Year.
Olivia is a senior at Sacred Heart High School and a member of the varsity golf team for the last four years.
Olivia earned 2015 Junior Player of the Year honors by competing in three MJGA Hieronymus Junior Series events this year. She finished 1st in Sedalia and 2nd in Jefferson City and 1st in the Tour Championship in Columbia. At the MJGA 2015 Junior Match Play Championship at Rivercut in Springfield, she was medalists and then lost in the round of 16. With the help of her caddie and coach Robin Nigro, she won the MJGA 2015 Junior Amateur Championship at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville.
Olivia also qualified and was invited to play in the 4th annual Southern States Junior Cup Matches. The matches are played at the end of each season against the best junior players in Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Olivia’s 2015 play in the SSJC matches at Jimmie Austin University of Oklahoma Golf Course in Norman, OK; Olivia and Baron Weaver won in their Four Ball Match 3&2, they won in their Foresome match 8&7. It came down to the wire on in her Singles Match on the final day when she holed out for an eagle on her 3rd shot on the par 5 18th hole to finish the match all square!!
Olivia plans to attend the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg and further her golf career.
“Being player of the year was one of my goals since I first began competitive golf. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support and encouragement from my parents. Their love and guidance are the most important assets to my game. I also must thank my coach Robin Nigro who caddied for me at the Junior Amateur and for all her support on and off the course; as well as my new coaches Kristen and Chris at UCM who have helped me realize higher potentials I can reach.”
One of Olivia’s favorite moments: “On the 18th hole of my match in Oklahoma, I was 1 down and holed out for eagle on my 3rd shot on the par 5 18th to square the match.
It was certainly my most memorable shot of the entire season by far. It was even more special that my entire MO team was there to share it with me.”
Thanks!! -Olivia