SportStars™ Magazine

Star of the week

So William Brueckner was playing Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach. Yeah, THAT Pebble Beach. He was playing it for the first time, in the first round of the Northern California Golf Association Junior Amateur Championship.

And he shot even par. We agree, that’s a little bit ridiculous.

Brueckner went on to shoot four-over par over two days and won the 12-13- year old flight of the tournament. He’ll begin his freshman year at Acalanes High later this month.

SportStars: What attracted you to the game of golf?

William Brueckner: Ever since I could walk, I’ve been playing it. My dad loves the game. His friends love the game. He showed it to me early on and I’ve just always loved it.

SportStars: What was the key for you during your two rounds at Spyglass?

WB: I was putting the ball in play. That always helps. But, when I was out of play and in bad spots, I was able to put it back in play and lessen the dam- age.

SportStars: What was the hardest thing for you to learn about golf?

WB: When I’d have a bad hole, I’d get down on myself. I’d play well, but my scores would be bad because I couldn’t get that bad hole out of my head. A year and a half ago, I was able to learn how to move on and It’s really helped.

SportStars: On average, how many times during a round would you like to throw your club, even though you don’t?

WB: If I’m being honest, I’d say an average of 10-15.

WILLIAM’S QUICK HITS: 

XBox or PlayStation: XBox 

Cookies or Donuts: Cookies 

Favorite golfer: Bubba Watson