STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ZANDER ZAFAR

Zander Zafar from Texas is a junior golfer under the tutelage of USGTF member Kurt Graves, and is making waves as one of the state’s best junior players. Zander has shot in the 60s multiple times, placed 2nd overall in the district tournament, 2nd place in the regionals and placed 22nd in the state tournament his sophomore year. He attends a small 2A school but plays against players from 5A and 6A schools, consistently finishing in the top 10. He recently joined the Texas Junior Golf Tour to play against more advanced competition.

“Zander is great to work with, he will take in the information, process it and then put it to use in his swing,” said Graves. “He has come a long way from when he first started. I am proud of the way he has progressed in his golf game and his mental game. I look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in college golf.”

Zander said, “I got started in golf due to a loss of interest in baseball. My dad pushed for me to learn the game of golf at the age of 13. My biggest struggles would be how to keep composed and focused through the ups and downs on an 18-hole round or a 36- to 72-hole tournament. This is something I just have to work on round by round and remind myself to stay focused and worry about the next shot. I would love to compete at golf on the next level in college.” You can visit his social media on Instagram @zander.zafargolf.