Where Are
They Now? With
Tennoshin Ogawa
Tennoshin Ogawa, from Japan, attended Bishops Gate Golf Academy for two years. After graduating in
May 2017, Ogawa joined the men’s golf team at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. As a freshman,
Ogawa has played in two events. He posted a three-round score of 224 with rounds of 74, 79 and 73 at
the Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational finishing tied for 46th. He also finished tied for 23rd place at the
Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate after posting a three-round score of 218 with rounds of 75, 74 and 69.
Q: How did you get started in golf?
I started playing in the third grade because of my
dad. I went with my mom to pick up my dad at the
driving range and he told me to hit some balls. Q: What did you learn at BGGA that helped
prepare you for college?
Independence. In college, you’re always having to
do everything for yourself.
Q: What continues to drive your passion for golf?
I enjoy hitting golf balls. Q. What is it like to play for a team?
It’s a different feeling. You’re playing for your
school, for your coach and for your team. Until
now I’ve played for myself. With a team, one shot
can be a big difference.
Q: What are your goals in golf?
My goals for this year are to win the conference,
the division and the national championship. I think
I can make it as an individual. I also want to play in
the U.S. Amateur and at the end of the year play in
the Asian Pacific.
Q: How is college going so far?
It’s going great. It’s a lot of new things and a new
environment.
Q: What has been one of the biggest challenges
about the new experience as a college student?
I had to get used to the school first, but it didn’t
take that long. Getting to know more people
outside of the golf team.