In her first three seasons playing golf at Oxnard High, Janelle Song put together a long list of accomplishments.

Song, 17, was an all-league performer as both a sophomore and junior, winning the Pacific View League individual title as a sophomore.

Last season, her strong play helped the Yellowjackets win the first girls' golf title in school history.

But all her previous accomplishments didn't stop Song from working even harder over the summer in preparation for her senior season at Oxnard.

Song entered the 2007 season with the goal of making it her the finest season of her career, and she's done just that.

Song was medalist in every match she played this season, posting an impressive scoring average of 36.0.

Giving her teammates a strong anchor on which to tie their fortunes, Song's steady and sometimes spectacular play was a key reason the Yellowjackets were able to repeat as Pacific View League champions this season.

"It's been a pretty good year," Song said the day before the Pacific View League individual finals. "I feel like I improved a lot, and any time you can improve, it's a good year.

"There were times when I could have played better, but that's just how golf is. But I'm really proud of how well our team played and that we were able to win the league. That feels really good."

David Sveiven, in his first season as the Oxnard girls' golf coach, said he has nothing but positive praise for the way Song handles herself both on and off the golf course.

"She is a tremendous talent," Sveiven said. "We have enjoyed her dedication to the Oxnard High School golf program."

Song was named team captain for this season, and Sveiven said it was a responsibility she did not take lightly.

"Not only does she continue to improve her own game, but she makes an effort to help the less experienced girls improve," Sveiven said. "It is normal for Janelle to work with other girls helping them on their swing. This speaks well about her character and the respect she has for teammates."

Among Song's goals for this season were helping the team win the league and trying to post a scoring average under par. She accomplished the first and just missed the second.

She credits some of her strong play to a busy summer of junior golf.

Song played several American Junior Golf Association tournaments, giving her a chance to test herself against the best competition in the country.

"Playing at that level against nationally ranked players gave me a lot of confidence," Song said.

"It also helped me realize how much harder I needed to work, especially to try and hit the ball farther.

"I hit it only 240 to 250 yards and there are some girls out there who hit it 260 to 270. So, I've worked with my instructor (George Genkis at Westlake) to try and get more distance."

Because she doesn't hit it as far as some girls, Song relies more on her short game.

It's improved so much over the last year that Song considers her short game a big strength.

Song was introduced to golf by watching her older brother James play. Impressed by how well her brother played, Song decided to give the game a try, getting serious when she was around 13.

From there she quickly progressed, eventually playing in tournaments around Southern California.

"I love the competition," Song said. "It's so much fun, especially when things are flowing. You hit a good shot and then make the putt, it's really nice.

"Golf is something you can never master, and I like that challenge."

While she has received some interest from colleges about playing, at this point Song said she doesn't plan to play collegiate golf.

She said the time commitment needed to play at the next level would better be used to do better in the classroom.

If she doesn't change her mind, these next few weeks of high school golf will be her last as a competitor.

Is she getting sad about that?

"No, because I can always play," Song said. "I'm just trying to enjoy the tournaments and the time with my teammates."