Alli Wiertel is not a young lady lacking for confidence on the golf course, but it never hurts to hear words of encouragement from a trusted voice.

Wiertel has it, right at home.

The Oswego sophomore’s dad, Jason Wiertel, is a caddie to professional golfer Luke Clanton, a rising star on the PGA Tour.

As daughter and dad talked through things after the first round of last weekend’s Class 2A state golf tournament, the message was clear: the shots were there, and it was her time.

“My dad said there were so many putts out there for me. He said you are going to make so many birdies, and you’re going to go on a run,” Wiertel said. “We knew what I was capable of. I was lucky enough for it to happen. Manifesting itself was cool.”

Indeed, Wiertel made history happen.

Wiertel, in third place

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