Joshua Abary '20 Recruiting Profile

        Golf is a difficult sport to master and yet it has become my passion.  I realize that there are no excuses for failure; I am responsible for my very visible mistakes.  So, why do I love this game? I realize the lessons I am learning from struggling through failures are making me a better golfer and a better man.  The discipline of regular practice is shaping my character. The joy of victories is exhilarating. But before all these, my connection with golf is a connection with my grandfather.

        I was only four when my grandfather, a hard-working Philippine immigrant who was an avid golfer, taught me to hit the ball.  He always emphasized proper form and we spent many hours practicing together. He encouraged me to pursue competitive golf at the high school level where I have greatly improved and excelled, even receiving the Most Valuable Athlete award.  Many coaches have commended me on my natural, fluid swing and form, a credit to my grandfather’s early training. In addition to varsity team competition, I have been competing in many tournaments, earning second place at the NJPGA Junior Tour at Glenwood Golf Club.  

        I am striving to finish high school this year with high honors in preparation for college where I will pursue a career in physical therapy and, hopefully, continue playing competitive golf.  In addition to school and golf, I presently work at a local pro shop, intern twice a week at a physical therapy office, and volunteer to clean at my church. With God’s help and my strong support from my loving family, friends and my faith, I hope to apply my work ethic to achieving my goals for my college future.