By Teddy Kraus ’25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know you’re doing something right when you\u2019re in the same group as Arnold Palmer. That\u2019s the case for Wyoming Seminary\u2019s Nick Werner \u201825, who has just won back-to-back PIAA golf state championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming off last season\u2019s state title as a junior, Werner didn\u2019t focus on the expectations surrounding him that he would win back-to-back titles. He says, \u201cAlthough I did win last year, I didn\u2019t go into this year with the expectations of winning again. I always attempt to attack the course shot by shot. Obviously, I want to win, but I keep myself from looking too far ahead.\u201d This mentality allowed Werner to keep his head down and play his game while blocking the noise and pressure around him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It wasn\u2019t all smooth sailing for Werner. He entered day 2 of the tournament tied for second place. \u201cI started off poorly with three bogeys in my first four holes,\u201d recalls Werner, \u201cbut I\u2019m proud of the way I turned it around.\u201d He went from being three over par to finishing the tournament six under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an athlete, there\u2019s no better feeling than securing a championship, and this was the case for Werner. \u201cIt was pure relief\u201d he states \u201cI\u2019m blessed for the opportunity I\u2019ve been given, and the support I\u2019ve received. I\u2019m honored to be able to represent my school, friends, and family proudly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The relief coming off back-to-back titles is more than warranted, given that Werner is one of only seven golfers to win back-to-back PIAA golf state championships, along with the legendary Arnold Palmer. Talking about the group he\u2019s cemented himself in, Werner says\u201d I\u2019m honored to have earned a spot into that exclusive group, and it feels like the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication. It\u2019s satisfying when you put in hours and hours each day and it ends up paying off. I\u2019m blessed for the opportunity I\u2019ve been given, and I\u2019m beyond grateful.\u201d It\u2019s safe to say those hours of hard work paid off. Werner\u2019s already legendary career will continue at Penn State, where he\u2019s committed to playing golf next fall. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"