***Photo Info: (L to R: Birdies sister and coach, Megan Brown, Birdie, and her brother Heston Brown)
There can be a number of bumps in the road during the span of an athlete’s career. Whether it is a minor slump or a major injury, it can take a lot of work to overcome and work through these issues. Birdie Brown is working to come back from a tough injury she had last season but she says that she is ready to get out and compete.
“This last year has been one of the toughest for sure,” she stated. “I had to end my sophomore golf season early due to shoulder surgery. I recovered all last summer and am now improving and getting better with the comeback. It was definitely a tough obstacle, but I feel it has helped me already so much in this golf season.”
Birdie is a junior at Cordell High School. Throughout her life, she has had people that have made an impact on her and helped her become the person she is.
“I have a few role models that I look up to,” she said. “First, my dad and mom because they have taught me how to grow into such a great person. Second, my two older siblings; they have inspired me as I’ve grown up and have taught me so much. Lastly, my papa Ricky. He loves the game so much and helps me very often, but he also helps me in the perspective that God is always watching over me. A teacher that has had an impact on me would definitely be my elementary History teacher, Mrs. Wedel. She is always helpful to me and is one hundred percent honest. She is a great leader and sets a great example for me.”
Becoming the golfer she is today is not something that just happened overnight. Instead, it has taken a lot of work, but Brown has seen that work payoff.
“It has taken so much time and effort for me to be where I am today,” she said. “You have to put in many dedicated hours to become who you want to be. My highlight moment would most definitely be getting ninth place at state my freshman year.”
Being able to wear the Cordell uniform when she competes is something that Birdie is proud to be able to do.
“Representing my school and community means a huge deal to me,” she said. “They both cheer me on and help me through the sport seasons.”
