Growth of a golfer: Determined Wortman loosens grip, drives to be the best

Bryce Wortman said he’s working on balancing his competitive nature and controlling his emotions. EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE

CRESWELL – At 8 years old, Bryce Wortman of Creswell won his first golf tournament. At 13, he knew he wanted to be a professional golfer. On June 27, the redshirt college senior, now 22, won the Oregon State Amateur golf title. Although Wortman is considered a consistent athlete, the skill that makes his game successful takes more…