For Sixth Former Sean Curran, golf isn’t just a sport; it’s his world, as he is one of the region’s most promising junior golfers.
Earlier this year, he won the 111th Junior Boys’ Championship at Merion Golf Club in a 19-hole victory against his own teammate, Sixth Former Nicky Nemo. Curran’s strong performances have cemented his spot among Pennsylvania’s top junior golfers.
“I want to be a good example of what a senior can be: both a strong student and a dedicated athlete. My goal is to do everything I can for this school. To be someone people look up to, and to be a good person, classmate, and teammate.” -Sean Curran
However, Curran’s story is more than results and trophies. As a member of the Signet Society, he also embodies what it means to be a leader.
“I want to be a good example of what a senior can be: both a strong student and a dedicated athlete,” Curran said. “My goal is to do everything I can for this school. To be someone people look up to, and to be a good person, classmate, and teammate.”
Passionate and devoted to golf, Curran was recently recruited to the University of Pennsylvania, where he will pursue his athletic future in Division-I golf.
“I’m super excited,” Curran said. “My focus is to just keep working on my game, and I’m really happy to be going to such a strong school.”
Haverford is a crucial part of his story.
“The people at Haverford are special. It really is a brotherhood like everyone says. I don’t feel like there are any people here that I don’t know very well,” Curran said.
“Commitment is key. Be honest with yourself about what you’re good at and what you’re not, and then spend your practice time improving those weaknesses. For example, when I’m practicing, I will spend around 70% of my practice putting until it’s perfect.” – Sean Curran
Balancing academics and athletics can be difficult, but Curran has found a routine that works for him.
“In the fall, it’s really tough since I don’t have much free time. But if I stay on top of things, it all works out. I spend two-to-three hours playing golf every day, then I go home and do my schoolwork. It’s kind of a repeating cycle, but I’m able to do it because I love it, which is key.”
Curran emphasizes commitment for progress.
“Commitment is key. Be honest with yourself about what you’re good at and what you’re not, and then spend your practice time improving those weaknesses. For example, when I’m practicing, I will spend around 70% of my practice putting until it’s perfect,” Curran said.
Most people see Curran as a golfer, so his quiet passion for the arts often goes unseen.
“One thing people don’t know about me in school is my time in the art department at Haverford. I do musicals, and I have taken Mr. Hengst’s theatre class for all four years. I just love to have something different,” Curran said. In the off-season for golf, Curran continues to practice, but he also commits himself to the school’s musicals. This year, Curran will be acting in Haverford’s spring musical Ragtime.
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