The rhythm of golf isn’t just found in the swing, it lives in patience, discipline, and the quiet battles within. For Timber Wick of Stillwater High School, the journey into the sport started at home and has grown into something far more meaningful than just competition.
“I would say that my dad first drew me to golf. I had tried other sports before, but none of them had the same effect as golf.”
What began as a casual introduction quickly became a passion. Through practice and persistence, Timber has developed confidence in key parts of his game, especially when it comes to power and consistency off the tee.
“The strongest part of my game is probably my long game.”
But for Timber, growth hasn’t just been physical, it’s been mental. A major turning point came when he realized that improvement is a continuous process.
“The biggest turning point in my development as a golfer was understanding that there are always ways to improve.”
That mindset is tested most after tough moments on the course. Like many golfers, regrouping after a bad hole remains a challenge, but also an opportunity.
“If I’m being honest, this is the toughest part of my game. If I do have a bad hole, I try and remind myself that I have the next hole to start over, and that the score doesn’t matter.”
A recent tournament pushed that lesson even further, showing how quickly focus can slip when thinking too far ahead.
“The most recent tournament that I played in is one that tested me the most. I learned that I need to keep my mental game intact during a round and play golf hole by hole. I was so focused on my score and what I had to score on the next hole that I lost focus of the hole that I was on.”
Even in an individual sport, Timber finds ways to grow within a team environment.
“I balance the individual nature of golf with being on a team by practicing outside of school-mandated practices.”
He also recognizes that one of golf’s most overlooked challenges happens internally.
“An underrated skill in golf that casual fans might overlook is the mental game. It’s really difficult for most golfers to stay in the zone after a bad hole.”
Beyond competition, golf has helped shape Timber into a more confident and resilient person.
“Golf has shaped me to be a person of courage. Golf has given me courage that I didn’t have before.”
With that mindset, his goals for the season are clear.
“My biggest goal for this season is to make the state competition and keep my spot on varsity.”
