Christine Fields fires away.
Christine Fields is the gold standard.
The Coupeville High School senior golfer has advanced to state in each of her three previous seasons, claiming a top-15 finish each time.
Her best performance came a year ago, when she finished fifth in 1A.
During her stellar run, her only Wolf teammate (for a time) was older brother Austin, also a state meet veteran.
Since CHS doesn’t have a golf program, Fields trains and travels with South Whidbey. She reps the red and black in matches, however, with her scores counting as a one-woman Wolf wrecking crew.
That means she’ll still be competing against 1A/2A Cascade Conference athletes this year and not jumping over to the 1A Olympic League like other Coupeville athletes.
As she prepares for another bid at a state title, her thoughts:
I am very excited for my upcoming fourth and final season of golf.
I have worked extremely hard to get to the level of play I am at, and have not gotten to where I am at alone; I have a lot of people to thank.
First and foremost, my dad (pro golfer Mike Fields), who happens to be my coach.
The beginning of this season will be different and difficult for myself since he is still in California working until the end of April or beginning of May, so he will be around for the end of my season just before post season events start (the ones that really count.)
I, as usual, hope to make it through all post season tournaments, giving myself a chance to place well at the state tournament for what will be my fourth time.
I have yet to make a decision on what school I will be at next year; I am close though!
But playing for a university is still in the cards.
Also coach Sage, the SW girls coach, for allowing me to feel the past three years and this year already as part of their team.
My main goal this season is to do well obviously and play at the level that is my best game yet.
But more this year than any other I just want to enjoy every part of it and have a lot of fun!
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