Looking for competition, Corey Fukuman

When mathematics teacher Corey Fukuman was 10 years old, he started golfing. Fukuman would go out to the golf course often with his father and the two of them would just golf for fun. During junior high and high school, Fukuman started exploring many other sports and it became hard for him to find time for golf. However, once he began college, time for golf began to open up and he has focused on golfing ever since.

Although he ventured into other sports as a child, golf was the only sport that allowed Fukuman to get into the competitive spirit.

“I continue to golf because I love to compete and it allows me to compete at all different levels of competition,” Fukuman said. “I’ve played many sports competitively all my life, but at this point in my life it is the only sport that allows me to compete at a high level.”

Golfing gave Fukuman the chance to spend time with colleagues while also getting the opportunity to travel.

“Golf is an activity that allows me to spend quality time with my family and friends,” Fukuman said. “It’s also given me the opportunity to travel and visit some of the most beautiful places in the world like Monterey and Hawaii.”

At school, Fukuman has taken the opportunity to coach both boys and girls golf. He believes it provides a great way to improve on his own knowledge of the sport.

“It’s a sport I am passionate about and I enjoy the bond I build with my players,” Fukuman said. “Coaching allows me to be in the golf course to develop my skills and it also allows me to learn more about the game of golf as it evolves.”