The Columbus North Women's Golf Team has a chance to be special this year. The question now becomes just how special will their year be? After back to back trips to the Indiana State Finals this years team will likely be taking aim at the grand prize: A team state championship.

As a former CNHS golfer myself, and older brother to a member of the team, I am a little biased. But there is a lot to like about this young group of golfers. Here are 5 reasons why this team is primed to have another stellar year and compete for a chance to win a state championship this October.

1. Experience

This years team has all five golfers that competed at Prairie View last year for the state finals. For everyone that has played competitive golf, you know that there is quite a difference between "casual" golfers, "tournament" golfers, and "win or go home tournament" golfers. Having experience at that level is a huge advantage for the lady Bull Dogs.

2. Chemistry

After watching a few of their tournaments the past few years I have noticed that not only do these girls like each other as teammates but most of them are friends off the course as well. Although golf is viewed as a team sport, there is always something to be said for wanting to play well for your teammates.

3. Humility

Each one of these team members seem to be extremely humble athletes that do not need any individual attention. They all want to play well for the name on the front of their shirts, not the name on the back. They are the first to congratulate their teammates after a great round as well as the other team when they have played a great round.

4. In-House competition

Another great attribute to this team is that they have much more than the five golfers that played in the state finals last year. They have several members of the team that will compete for varsity time and competition breeds excellence and this should help push each girl on the team to do their best to stay on top of their game.

5. Schedule

Columbus North does a great job of making sure they get an adequate amount practice on the sectional, regional, and state finals courses. It's important to know as much as you can about the course you are playing. Especially once you start getting down to those pressure cooker situations. In addition to playing these courses, the Lady Bulldogs also do a nice job of playing the top competition throughout the year so that they are no stranger at the end of the year.