IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks December 2019 | Page 15

MEET IJGA SENIORS! GABRIELLA GILROWSKI At what age did you start playing golf? 10 How did IJGA help you during the process? Constant support with my swing and fitness. When did you realize you wanted to play college golf? 15 Who would you like to thank for this huge accomplishment? I would like to thank my Coaches, Melissa Spek, Friends and especially my parents for their unwavering support on this crazy journey. How old were you when you started the college placement process? 16 What is the first thing that comes to you mind knowing you will start college next year? Fresh start and opportunity to achieve my dream. What has been the best part of the process? Finding the perfect fit of a school and understanding how much support I have around me. What will you miss the most about IJGA? The friends I have mad.e What was the hardest part of the process? Understanding that based on the way you play in an event can alter your whole future. Do you remember the first interview you had with a coach? If so, please tell us about it (how did you feel, who was it, how was it? Yes, my first in person interview was with Dartmouth. There was loads of emotions but mainly I was excited because I knew I could compete at the highest level of golf if I kept grinding of my week spots. What is the thing you are looking forward to the most? Playing college golf while studying at one of the top schools in the Country. What advice would you give to other younger junior golfers who want to play college golf as well? Never give up even if a coach pulls an offer or you play bad in event bounce back and show the world what you got! What school will you be attending next year? Georgetown. 15