SDA Golf Program Mission
The coaches at SDA will strive to:
- Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship both on and off the golf course.
- Develop skilled athletes and confident leaders through dedication, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Inspire a lifelong love for the game of golf by promoting passion and commitment.
- Instill values of discipline, perseverance, and respect for others.
- Celebrate successes and learn from challenges to build resilience and character.
- Encourage camaraderie and mutual support among teammates.
- Balance athletic achievement with academic excellence by emphasizing the importance of education and time management.
- Promote community involvement through volunteerism, outreach programs, and acts of service.
SDA Golf Quick Summary
- Home Course – Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
- Team Size – Typically 6 to 9 members per team (Varsity and JV)
- Varsity Level of Play – Top Varsity players can shoot below par to 40 for nine holes
- Junior Varsity – We welcome all levels, skilled and developing talent. It is essential to have beginning talent to develop for varsity play
- Season – Spring, February through May
- Time Commitment – Monday through Thursday only, no weekends
- Practices – 3:45pm to 5:15, unless playing a practice round then approximately as late as 6:30pm
- League – Currently we belong to Coastal League in the North County Conference
- Weekly Matches – Varsity approximately 16 to 18 matches, JV approximately 10 matches
- North County Conference League Tournament – 36 hole tournament at the end of the season
- CIF San Diego Section Tournament – 36 hole tournament 18 hole cut
Head Coach Al Zamora
Asst. Coach Randy Noble