PERRYSBURG, Ohio — The state championships for golf started Friday morning in Columbus. Several local athletes are competing for a state title. One of them is Perrysburg’s Sydney Deal who is no stranger to the big stage.
Deal made a splash on the high school golf scene last year as a freshman. She earned NLL golfer of the year and punched her ticket to the state championship tournament.
The now two-time NLL player of the year is heading back to Columbus and ready for more.
"I'm feeling more prepared than last year just because I know the course now," said Deal. "I'm still just as nervous I think, but it will be fun.
This big stage can be nerve-wracking, but she’s been here, knows what to expect, and can calm those nerves. She’s driven by the competition.
"It definitely helps to know the course already and I know a lot of the people that I will be competing against for the most part," said Deal. "I love competition. It's really fun to play against the best people you can."
A top 20 finisher in 2020, she is shooting for at least a top 10 finish.
Perrysburg’s Sydney Deal is our Athlete of the Week.