A Hole in One? Or a Whole New Beginning: A Feature on Chloe Weigl

Chloe Weigl shoots a 38 earlier this fall that led the Lady Pioneers to win a conference match on September 10th, 2025. Photo Credits: Chloe Weigl

Ella Hudzik, Staff Writer for the Powderhorn

Chloe Weigl, a standout on Watauga High School’s women’s golf team, led her team to the 6A State Championship this season. Golf, a sport that demands precision, patience, and repetition, is often overlooked compared to more traditional high school sports but Weigl’s performance put the spotlight on the sport. Her hard work truly made a lasting impact on her team and senior season. 

“I recently was able to go to states, which is something I’ve been working on for a couple of years now,” said Weigl, a current senior at Watauga High School. “I started [golf on the high school team] sophomore year and was able to go to regionals my junior year. I’ve really had my heart set on states and I would say that it’s been the goal I set for myself senior year.” 

Reaching the state level of golf requires practice, time, and hard work beyond the in-season practice that occurs up to 5 times a week. Weigl demonstrated determination, setting aside time during her summer to improve her golf game. 

“A lot of work that I put into making it to states was work I had done over the summer. With golf, it takes a really long time just to improve. It takes a lot of repetition and continuation of practicting the same skills,” said Weigl. “Playing over the entire summer and then through the fall is what really brought me to the states level, which I was able to place 10th in.” 

The heavy training and hard work that Weigl put into achieving at such a high level of golfing was remarkable. However, no winner reaches the top without facing obstacles. For Weigl, the challenges she faced made her victory feel even more rewarding.  

“I’ve really had to focus on the mental game,” said Weigl. “It’s one of the more challenging things I’ve had to tackle. In a lot of team sports, it’s easy to blame things on other people. But when you’re playing golf, you’re the one with the club in your hand and you’re the only one to blame for whatever happens.”  

While pressure can be overwhelming at times, the victory made it worth it. A victory at this level is significant for athletes like Weigl and can stay with them for a lifetime.

“Getting to place in states is definitely a pretty high achievement for me. I was able to compete with girls who were very similar in competition to me and it was a really fun time,” said Weigl. 

Weigl’s hard work and dedication paid off at the state level, where she competed against girls at the highest level of ability in North Carolina. Her success was not only a personal achievement but also a representation of the support from her mentors, teammates, and community.

“It’s great to have a community that supports me so well and it makes me proud to represent Boone Golf Club and all the people that have dedicated their time to me,”  said Weigl. “My parents, coach, and team and I have really treasured getting to place that high because I have put so much effort into golf over the years.” 

Weigl is an inspiration for other young women in Watauga County and other golfers who are interested in pursuing their career in golf. Golf is a versatile sport that can be played as a hobby or competitively. Whatever the case is, Weigl provided advice for other golfers who have similar ambitions. 

“Golf is a sport that takes a lot of time, so I think patience is really key,” said Weigl “It’s easy to be hard on yourself but you just have to be patient and know that good scores will come if you’re willing to put in the longevity of the work.” 

Her experience highlights how focus and commitment off the course is just as valuable as the time spent on the course. Through dedication, Weigl proved herself to be a standout player, setting an example for other athletes and showcasing that adopting a similar mindset and work ethic can achieve similar results. 

“Devoting yourself to spending time learning the game, focusing on your mental state, and building your skills is definitely going to help you get to a higher level,” said Weigl. “It’s not a game that you can just work at for a week and suddenly become great. You have to really spend time on the course because if you’re not patient, you won't get to play to the best of your ability.”