Four years ago, Sawyer Corbin picked up a golf club for the first time. Now a senior at Leominster High School, Corbin has become a steady presence on the Blue Devils’ golf team, not only sharpening his own game but guiding a roster full of young players.
Corbin, who was introduced to the sport by his brother, said golf quickly became a way to relax and connect.
“I like to go golfing and be (calm) with my friends,” he said.
While his favorite memories include bus rides with teammates, his progress on the course is what has defined his time at LHS.
Head coach Daryl Robichaud praised Corbin’s growth and leadership.
“Sawyer is in his third year with the team and was elected a co-captain for the 2025 season,” Robichaud said. “Sawyer has shown consistent improvement during his time in the program. He averaged a 51.48 his freshman year while playing in eight matches. He took his sophomore year off to focus on his baseball career. He returned with a vengeance during his junior year where he shaved an amazing 11.26 strokes off of his scoring average.”
That improvement led to a postseason breakthrough.
“At the end of his junior year, Sawyer qualified to compete in the Division II Western Massachusetts Sectional Championship at Taconic Country Club in Williamstown,” Robichaud said. “His strong showing in that tournament allowed him to move on to the State Championship at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield.”
This fall, with six rookies on the team — including four freshmen — Corbin has embraced a new role.
“With six rookies on this year’s team, Sawyer has really stepped up and into a leadership role on the team and has been very helpful to these new players as they navigate the rigors of tournament golf at the high school level,” Robichaud said.
Corbin himself credits his coach for helping refine his game.
“I’ve learned many parts of my game from (Coach Robichaid),” he said. “Mostly the short game, putting and chipping.”
Though he doesn’t plan to pursue golf after high school, Corbin has ambitious goals for his future. He is weighing two paths: attending Norwich University or joining the Army.
Away from golf, Corbin is also a member of the Leominster varsity baseball team. He points to sophomore year chemistry as his favorite class and names Mr. Robichaud as his favorite teacher. Outside of school, he enjoys playing both baseball and golf recreationally, as well as spending time with friends.
As he closes out his senior season, Corbin leaves behind a legacy of dedication, improvement, and leadership — qualities that have set an example for Leominster’s next generation of golfers.
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