For one local golfer, Cam Kellett, the 2018 golf season started as one of the most memorable ever for a player from the London area.
Over the off-season, Cam spent time working on his skills at Performance Golf London under the guidance of Coach Brian Gallant, a PGA Professional. He also traveled to Florida for two months to practice and play some tough golf courses to hone his game.
“I realized I needed more patience and to follow the process,” Kellett said. “I was able to put in the technical work in Florida. And when I returned, I trusted the work so I could allow myself to score low and not worry about anything else.”
In April, Cam signed a golf scholarship with Young Harris College in northeast Georgia, where he will study Business Administration. Then, this happened:
Event #1 – Qualifier for Golf Ontario’s Junior Boys Spring Classic – score of 73 = WIN
Event #2 – Qualifier for Golf Ontario’s Men’s Amateur – 74 = WIN to gain the special exception for the championship in July at St. Thomas Golf & Country Club.
Event #3 – Qualifier for Golf Ontario’s Men’s Match Play – 73, 6th
Event #4 – Golf Ontario’s Junior Boys Spring Classic – opened with 77 and 72; then fired a tournament low round of 6-under 66 in the final round to finish one shot out of a playoff for 1st.
Cam’s thoughts: “Never count yourself out. Patience is extremely bliss in golf. There is nobody who can get in the way of you if you are patient.”
Event #5 – Golf Canada’s Future Links Ontario Championship – opened with two consecutive rounds of 3-under 68 for a one-shot lead; however, a final round of 77 led to a second-place finish.
Cam’s thoughts: “Never get ahead of yourself. Keep picking smart targets. Play your own game rather than forcing. Other than that, it was a great week of golf.”
Event #6 – Golf Canada’s Future Links Quebec Championship – opened with 74, 73 and with a final round of 1-under 71, for another finish one shot out of a playoff.
Cam’s thoughts: “Having the ability to adjust your game to play to the strengths that week was key. Also, it was great to find a way to stay in contention without having my best game.”
How do I register my child or find out more information?
The London Junior Golf Development Centre welcomes you and your family, regardless of experience or equipment, to start golfing this season. For more information or to register, visit us at www.londonjuniorgolf.com.
Submitted by London Junior Golf Development Centre
