From Pandemic Hobby to Competitive Standout
Drury High School senior and Hoosac Valley golf co-op standout Zach Mongeon has built a notable high school career on the links, reflecting on a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an interview published by the Berkshire Eagle, Mongeon first picked up the sport when his father, a regular player, began taking him to the driving range. What started as a casual pastime during lockdown evolved into serious play, leading to local lessons, course memberships, and years of varsity experience since seventh grade.
Reflecting on his development, Mongeon noted that he initially shot in the 50s and 60s as a younger student before experiencing a major breakthrough during his sophomore year under the coaching of Chad Alibozek. That momentum carried forward into his senior campaign, highlighted by a top-five finish at the Berkshire Classic, qualification for the state championship, and a memorable hole-in-one secured on the very first day of high school practice at Forest Park.
Academic Ambitions and Post-Graduation Goals
Beyond the golf course, Mongeon maintains a strong academic focus at Drury High School, highlighting calculus as a favorite subject and praising the institution’s early college program. Through a partnership with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), Mongeon has taken advantage of campus opportunities and internships during his junior and senior years. Looking ahead to post-graduation, he plans to pursue a Professional Golf Management program with a major in business, drawing inspiration from golf professionals he has worked with locally.
Mongeon’s athletic background also extends to bowling, where he achieved a perfect game prior to high school, though golf remains his primary competitive focus. As the fall golf season wraps up, his immediate next steps involve finalizing college applications and securing an internship at a golf course to gain hands-on industry experience before stepping onto a college campus next year.