Excelsior Springs coach David Stalder is working primarily with newcomers as he leads the varsity girls golf program again this fall.Addi Mathews is the lone returner. The senior is displaying great leadership abilities, according to Stalder.Mathews is one of two seniors. Joining her is Madeline Andreason, who’s playing her first season of high school golf. Others listed on the roster include Ellie Lynn, a junior; and Ella Edwards, a sophomore.“We have hard-working girls who are willing to do what is needed to get on the course and do whatever it takes to get better,” Stalder said.Stalder is stressing the importance of the short game during practice. It’s important to finish holes on a positive note once a golfer places the ball on the green, he said.“The short game is always an important part of the game of golf and something that many golfers struggle w...