Darien High School sophomore Christian Ostberg first picked
up a golf club at the tender age of three. He showed remarkable aptitude and
affinity for the game, practicing regularly in his basement and backyard. As
Ostberg grew older, he graduated to the course he still belongs to today:
historic Apawamis Country Club in Rye, NY. Honing his swing under the head of
instruction there, he won his first tournament at 11.
Last season, Ostberg burst onto the FCIAC golf scene with
panache rarely seen in a freshman, garnering a 39 stroke average on the
difficult Darien courses and helping to lead his team to a one loss season and
top-3 finishes in the state and conference championships. Perhaps more
impressively, Ostberg was elected captain by his teammates at the conclusion of
the season, joining seniors Mac Koorbusch and Cameron Van de Graaf to lead the
2014 campaign.
In the offseason, Ostberg has shown dedication and
sedulousness in improving his skills –the sophomore says he “likes to hit balls
for about 2 hours, progressing through each club and then spend about an hour
each on short game and putting.” The time invested has paid dividends; in 2012
Ostberg won the Met Junior PGA Championship and placed 2nd in the player of the
year race in. Last year, he came in
tied for fourth in a nationally recognized American Junior Golf Association
event.
Despite his past success, Ostberg remains focused on the
task soon at hand, saying, “both myself and the entire team are really excited
to get this season underway. The team hasn't won states since 1932, and we’re
looking to change that this year. Something tells me we can make this year a
special one.”
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| Ostberg putting in a 2013 competition |
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