As the Brahmas’ star golfer, Juliet Oh has dedicated countless hours to her golf journey, swinging her way to the top. Juliet began playing golf as a child; for her, golf has been more than just a sport. As a DBHS Star and CIF standout, she has grown into one of the most competitive athletes on the girls’ golf team. Starting at only six years old, her first tournament sparked a determination that would last for the following years, laying the groundwork for her future performance and success.
“Around 6 or 7 years old, I got my first medal in a tournament. After I joined the high school team, I suddenly improved and started to play really well in my own personal tournaments,” Juliet said.
Since her first moments as a Brahma athlete, Oh has consistently amazed the coaching staff and her teammates. Last season, Oh finished both as first and runner-up for CIF championships; this season sees further achievements for her. Being named the 2023 Inland Empire Varsity Golfer of the Year, she has gained much notoriety for her achievements on the green. Her consistency and ability have continuously proven her prowess, earning her many other recognitions. She was one of the first to win the R. Murphy Invitational at Temecula Creek Golf Club and tied for first on different occasions. She advanced to the CIF State Championships last season and achieved impressive results. In addition to her accomplishments, Juliet sees those closest to her as one of her main motivations.
“I don’t really have pre-match routines. I personally think having my friends with me is my ritual that helps me focus,” Oh said.
Her favorite anecdote was about the time she attended the Brophy Rodeo Arizona High School Two-Day Tournament with the team and placed in the top 10 individuals. This was mainly because she viewed golf as a team sport rather than an individual sport. Juliet expresses her gratitude to her teammates for making the experience much more enjoyable. As her friends are a main source of motivation, her parents are another reason for her success, given that they are with her 24/7.
“Our team has a really great bond and team chemistry. Most of our varsity are in 2026, so we all went through high school since freshman year,” Oh said.
Through many games, she has been known to shoot very far. Even with the weather conditions, she learns to control her shots. As her 2024 season finishes with six podium finishes and more than eight events, she ends with an average of 34. Continuing with her 2024 season, there are many more games to come with her 2025-2026 season. With final words of honesty, her work ethnic is the reason for her triumph as the face of DBHS girls’ golf.
“People don’t realize that golf is a big commitment, and they don’t see how much time it takes to practice and the investment we need to be a competitive D1 golfer,” she said.
Oh emphasizes the sacrifices this sport demands, disagreeing with the notion that golf is an “easy” sport. Oh’s mentality has been at the forefront of her dedication and commitment to her sport. The hours of hard work she has poured into golf have led her to realize her success is the result of much more than just golf skills. Oh has learned to manage her time outside of sports and many other skills. Her approach to balancing schoolwork and golf stemmed from a mindset of being productive. Juliet learns to keep all her work in an orderly fashion, with each aspect of her life balanced.
“Don’t play golf if you’re not gonna practice every single day,” Oh said.