Prep talk: Golfer Andrew Rodriguez of La Serna is showing off his skills
Andrew Rodriguez first picked up a golf club when he was 3. Now that he’s an 18-year-old senior at La Serna High, golf has become his passion.
He’s heading to New York to compete in the championship event of Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour in the Curry Cup on Sept. 10-12.
UNDERRATED Golf was created to provide equity, access and opportunities to athletes from every community. Rodriguez earned his spot in the final with a second-place finish at the Pete Dye Course at French Lick, Ind.
He helped La Serna win the Southern Section Division 1 title last spring and has committed to Long Beach State.
He said the UNDERRATED Tour has been especially helpful for his family in saving money for travel and course expenses.
“It’s definitely been a big sacrifice for them,” he said. “It’s a huge help to myself and my family. I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
He’s excited about his senior year at La Serna.
“I have a bunch of buddies I’ve been playing with since I was little,” he said. “We’re making memorable moments with each other. I love competing as a team with my friends.”
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