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With the NGF competition season wrapped up, we caught up with Carlo Schmitz, one of the seasoned players of Olympus’ Heren 1 team, to reflect on a year full of challenges, learning, and camaraderie. A Tough Season, but Sunshine All the Way “It was almost surreal,” Carlo begins, “We had perfect weather all season—just one light shower in Broekpolder, but beyond that, sunshine and blue skies.” Despite the bright skies, the season proved tough for Heren 1. The team faced some of the strongest opponents in the Topklasse and, as Carlo notes with a smile, “we lost again yesterday, but at least I secured my first singles point!” Learning from the Best Though the results didn’t go their way, Carlo reflects on the immense value of the experience. “We played against really strong players,” he says. “Even when they seemed out of position, they’d pull off impossible recoveries. Competing at that level teaches you a lot.” Another highlight was the opportunity to play some of the Netherlan...

After a tense Hoofdklasse season, golfer Anton Volkel looks back on a period filled with learning moments and great team spirit. We caught up with him following a tough match that ended in a narrow defeat. “It was a must-win, but we gave it everything we had,” Anton reflects. Team spirit and partnership Despite the result, the atmosphere in the team remained strong. “Of course, we were disappointed, but the vibes were still good. We're all friends, and that really shows on and off the course.” His pairing with Dyon in the morning foursomes was one of the highlights: “We complemented each other well. If one of us had a bad shot, the other stepped up. It was really solid.” It wasn’t their first time playing together: “We played at Noord-Nederlandse before, and that didn’t go so well. But we learned a lot from that match.” Favorite courses and special moments When asked about his favorite course this season, Anton hesitates only briefly: “Hilversumsche was beautiful, but the H...