Sophomore golfer Reid Dorman is already making his mark for the Lindsay High School boys golf team, blending consistency off the tee with a thoughtful approach to the game and the classroom. A 10th-grader, Dorman leans on his family, faith role models and teammates as he works to sharpen his skills and help the Leopards chase low scores.
On the course, Dorman’s favorite club is his driver, a club he trusts because it is the most consistent part of his bag. That reliability has helped him post a personal-best round of 72, a score he carded during a casual summer round that showed him what he is capable of when everything comes together. He said one of his favorite places to play is Winter Creek Golf and Country Club, a challenging but fun layout known for its demanding design and championship-caliber test for Oklahoma golfers.
Dorman said his mom is his biggest inspiration because she always encourages him, on and off the course. He also looks up to world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, admiring the Masters champion for being so vocal about his Christian faith and how he keeps his identity rooted in something beyond golf. That example resonates with Dorman as he navigates the ups and downs of competition, reminding him to compete hard while keeping the game in perspective.
In the classroom, Dorman’s favorite subject is history, and he still remembers his second-grade teacher, Mrs. Ferguson, as his favorite teacher overall. Away from the course, he enjoys playing pickup basketball, another way he stays active and feeds his competitive side. He said athletics have taught him how important it is to stay in shape, a lesson he believes will carry over long after his high school playing days are done.
Dorman said he enjoys golf most when Lindsay is playing as a team because it gives him a chance to watch teammate Creed read his putts, a small tradition that keeps rounds loose and fun. That sense of camaraderie, combined with his focus on course management and improving every part of his game, has poised him to be a key piece of Lindsay’s lineup for the next few seasons. As he continues to refine his course strategy, work on his strengths and follow the example of golfers he admires, Dorman hopes more low rounds like that summer 72 are still to come.
