Pinnacle golfer stays on course for possible title run
September 15, 2010
by
Don Ketchum,
AZPreps365
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By Don Ketchum
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After finishing second in last year’s Class 5A Division II boys golf state tournament, you might not think there would be a whole lot of improving to do for Phoenix Pinnacle’s Zach Wright. "="">
But the junior raised his level of play in just about every aspect since last year and is poised to make another run at a title, this time with all big schools combined and even better individual competition.
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“He improved a lot over the summer,’’ said Pinnacle coach Jay Thomas. “He is bigger and stronger. He continues to make solid contact and has a swing that’s pretty flawless. He has gained a lot of distance with all of his clubs and he is putting better.’’
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Wright said he tried to focus most of his attention on his putting, “just keeping my eyes on the ball and following through with the putting stroke. I think I’ve also been chipping a lot better.’’
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Wright’s most recent strong finish came in the inaugural National High School Golf Invitational in Maricopa, where he was one of three players to tie for second place.
