SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock High School senior Jacob Wolak’s golf achievements have created quite a list.

He was a two-time regional finalist in Drive, Chip & Putt competition as an 11 and 12-year-old.

He shot a course-record 30 for nine holes at Deer Creek in Hubbard, Ohio.

He had two eagles and a birdie on the three par-5 holes during a tournament at Meadville Country Club this year.

But Wolak’s biggest achievement? Consistency.

Last week, he shot a 78-74 for a 152 at the District 10 Tournament at Meadville Country Club. That was good enough for second place — two strokes behind defending PIAA champion Josh James of Union City — and qualified for the PIAA 2A Tournament for the fourth consecutive year.

Wolak is the first golfer in the 57-year history of Slippery Rock High School golf to reach the state tourney four times. SRHS graduate Brett Rinker — who golfed for four years at Bowling Green State University — went to the PIAA tourney three times, failing to qualify one year by a single stroke.

“It was tougher to get through back then because there was a Western Regional,” Slippery Rock coach Merle Whitmer said. “When COVID came along, the state did away with those regionals. But this is still a very noteworthy accomplishment.

“Jacob is a very consistent player. He had one bad round this year, an 81 at Tam O’ Shanter. Besides that, he’s been spot on.”

Wolak returned to Tam O’ Shanter recently and won the prestigious Invitational there. He earned medalist honors in five of the six Mega-Matches he played in this season and four of the five invitationals.

“Overall, he was medalist in 10 of the 12 golf events he took part in,” Whitmer said. “That’s crazy.”

Wolak is the third male golfer in Slippery Rock history to qualify for the PIAA tourney. Rinker and Brian Giesler are the other two. Jenna Rinker qualified twice on the girls side.

“I feel like my game’s improved every year,” Wolak said. “I’m a more well-rounded player now. Driving the ball is still my biggest strength, but I can depend on other elements of my game.”

Driving the ball an average of 290 to 300 yards off the tee, Wolak’s average for 18 holes this season is 73.

“The way I use my practice time now has made a big difference for me,” Wolak said. “I’ll concentrate on different aspects of my game during practice, particularly work on something. Consistency is important to me.”

As a freshman, Wolak placed 10th at the state tournament to medal. He finished in the 20’s in the standings the past two years. He plans to major in criminal justice in college and is looking to extend his golf career to that level.

He is considering Gannon, Indiana (Pa.) and Wayne State (Mich.) for his college career right now.

Wolak’s family lives off the 11th hole at Slippery Rock Golf Club.

“My father played golf a lot and he took me with him when I was little,” Wolak said. “I’ve been playing for a long time. Doing well (at Drive, Chip & Putt) gave me confidence that I could compete in tournaments.”

Now he’s competing in the ultimate one — in terms of high school — for the final time.

“Jacob’s got the game to win it, if he gets rolling,” Whitmer said. “Brett placed third as a sophomore when the PIAA tournament was all one division, second when he was a senior. We’ve never had a state champion there.

“Jacob knows he can do it. The coaches know he can do it, Other golfers in our district know he can do it. Everybody’s rooting for him. He’s that kind of kid ... very easy to root for.”

Wolak plays basketball for the Rockets as well.

“He’s very athletic,” Whitmer said. “And he has a short memory when it comes to golf. He can overcome a bad shot or round. He had two double-bogies on the first day of districts, came back the second day and played great. He’s capable of winning any tournament he plays in.

“That kid is never out of it.”

The state tournament is Oct. 17-18 at the Penn State Blue course.