PISCATAWAY, N.J. – With just a few days before the Scarlet Knights men’s golf team kicks off their spring season in sunny Puerto Rico at the Palmas del Mar Collegiate Invitational, head coach Rob Shutte and his team are eager to build on the foundation they laid in the fall.
After several impressive showings in the fall, the Scarlet Knights have established themselves as a tough competitor in a stacked Big Ten Conference. Now, the team sets sights on greater success in the spring, after an offseason full of hard work.
One of the most promising aspects of the team’s outlook is the depth of young talent, complemented by strong leadership at the top. Shutte emphasized the strides made during the offseason, saying that the experience gained in the fall will pay off this spring.
“We’ve had a really good offseason of development,” Shutte said. “We have a lot of young guys, and we had two freshmen that played in every tournament. But I’m looking forward to seeing our two seniors, who have had great off-seasons practicing.”
One of those senior leaders is captain Weston Jones, who has been an important part of this Scarlet Knights squad in his 4 years with the program. Jones believes that his time with the program has made him a smarter, more strategic golfer who will undoubtedly serve as an example to the rest of the team.
“I’ve learned how to strategize my way through 18 holes in my time here,” he said. “I’ve learned to play a little smarter and more calculated.” With the spring season being his final collegiate season, he’s focused on embracing every moment. “I’m not going to get overly disappointed in myself in my last couple of tournaments, I’m going to enjoy it.”
Fellow senior captain Noah Kumar, also has his sights set on a successful season, leading this young Scarlet Knights team to big finishes.
“I think we can have a lot of top finishes as long as the guys keep doing what they’re doing,” Kumar said.
Kumar has had a strenuous journey as a Scarlet Knight, having stepped away from the team last season to address hit health.
“Once I got healthy, I played a bunch of professional golf as an amateur, and I got to see what it’s like after school,” Kumar said. “There are a lot of good players out there, and you have to find a way to stand out.”
Captains Noah Kumar and Weston Jones
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