Karsten

Kropat’s

golf journey

Quick Facts

1.4 Current Handicap

78.97 Current 18-hole average

Right-Handed

6’-1” 145lbs.

High School: Ellen Key Schule - Berlin, Germany - Class of 2027

Current GPA: equivalent to USA 3.5

Dual Nationality: USA & Germany

Where my game is now…

Golf Swing

Golf Club:

Berliner Golfclub Stolper Heide

Berlin, Germany

Coach:

Max Tscherner

Where I started…

My athletic career started in gymnastics where I competed in the state and regional level for 6 years in the United States. I learned discipline, the importance of consistent, extensive practice, and most importantly I learned the value of mental focus. I’ve enjoyed many other sports throughout my life including swimming, cycling, skiing, basketball and working out at the gym.

At age 13, I started playing golf seriously and completely fell in love with the sport. Golf combines my passion for physical activity, mental focus and lifelong learning.

Since starting golf in 2021, I’ve improved significantly, lowering my handicap to 1.4 and winning a club championship. I love competing as part of a team and my results were instrumental in helping my club team secure 2nd place in the regional golf league. I thrive in high pressure situations and my mental game is one of my competitive strengths. I am determined and working hard to continue improving my game.

-Karsten Kropat

References

Academics

Ellen Key Schule Berlin, Germany

Graduating class 2027

Bilingual English-German track (native fluency in English and German)

Current Courses include: German, AP English, French, AP mathematics, history, geography, physics, biology, chemistry, music and sports.