Sitting next to Nick Beyer in AP Psychology, a classmate laughs at the joke he cracks. However, when Beyer steps on the green to putt, it’s no laughing matter.
He was one of 96 students across America to be selected across the nation to travel to San Diego, all expense paid, this past summer for a golf and leadership camp hosted by First Tee. “I had a great time in San Diego, “ said Beyer, “I golfed at some really nice resorts, like Sycuan, went to the San Diego zoo, and got to see the Adidas Headquarters.”
Golf has been a part of Beyer’s life since his mom bought him his first set of clubs when he moved to Arkansas at the age of ten.
He has loved golf ever since. When asked about her son’s accomplishment, Beyer’s mom joyfully said, “It is so awesome, I am proud of him for taking advantage of this great opportunity.”
To be chosen for this camp, Beyer was required to write four essays, get a letter of recommendation from a teacher, have a very good GPA, and complete a log of his community service and leadership activities.
It was no small task to be one of the few selected.
Nick stated that his favorite thing about golf is that it requires large amounts of time and effort to be good and get better. He has obviously put in both time and effort to get to where he is now.
When teammate Rick Wedding was asked how it felt to have a fellow Wildcat golfer get invited to this camp, he replied, “I was proud of him and his accomplishment. He definitely deserved it.”
It is great to have such a talented student here at Harber, and after scoring thirty-eight against Springdale, it is obvious that Nick Beyer’s golf game is no joke.