Ella Moen has built this season around growth, composure and the bond she shares with her Ardmore teammates. “My personal goals for this season include breaking 100 and learning how to stay levelheaded even after a bad hole,” Moen said.
She said the atmosphere around the program has taken a noticeable step forward. “Team morale has definitely been better this year than any other year I’ve been on the team,” she said. “As a whole we are closer and have put effort into lifting each other up.”
The Tigers are chasing a big postseason goal together. “We are hoping to have some of us, if not all, make it to state this year, which requires a lot of hard work and long practices,” she said. “However, we know it will be worth it in the end.” She believes their closeness is what gives them an edge. “Our biggest strength is our overall cohesiveness,” Moen said. “We have become like family this season, which makes golf in general a lot more fun.”
On the course, she currently leads the lineup. “I currently serve as the team’s 1 bag, but that is always subject to change,” she said.
A reminder from home keeps her perspective steady. “As my dad always says, ‘The most important shot is the next one. The least important shot is the last one,’” Moen said. “Keeping this mantra in mind helps me stay calm after particularly bad shots.”
Moen is far more interested in the impact she has on people than any stat. “I don’t care much for being known as the best golfer, but I do want to be known as someone who was fun to be around, and contributed to team morale,” she said.
Her pre-round playlist includes a throwback pop hit. “My go to hype song is Fergalicious by Fergi,” she said. One highlight stands above the rest so far. “My favorite memory in golf is my first birdie,” Moen said. “It was at our home course, and my coach was watching. I’m sure you could hear our excited screams from three greens over.”
Away from competition, she stays busy and already has big plans. “After high school, I plan to go to college, and then further my education to become a pediatric oncologist.”
