Tryninewski, 16, who battled lymphoma throughout 2024, was presented with a full set of custom-fit TaylorMade and Titleist clubs, a Vessel bag and a host of accessories by Make-A-Wish representatives.

This wish “means a lot” for Tryninewski.

Tryninewski is a passionate golfer who plays for fun every weekend with his friends and competes for the Hollidaysburg Area School District varsity team.

“He really has the heart and is super driven when it comes to golf, he’s really locked in for that,” said Isaac’s mother, Jess Tryninewski.

Isaac Tryninewski, 16, of Hollidaysburg hugs his grandmother, Christy Rhykerd, as his Hollidaysburg Area High School golf teammates look on during his Make-A-Wish program at Scotch Valley Country Club on Thursday evening. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Even during his chemotherapy treatment in summer 2024, Isaac’s commitment to improving his game never faltered, Tryninewski said.

“There were times after his chemo where he would wake up sick in the morning, and by afternoon, he’d be out on the golf course because he’s that motivated,” she said.

According to 30-year Make-A-Wish volunteer Suzy Kirkham, who helped coordinate Tryninewski’s wish, setting up the gift package took approximately three to four months of preparation.

That included working with Tryninewski to design the perfect wish.

Initially, Tryninewski said he considered asking for a destination golf trip to play a top-tier course in Hawaii, but after consulting with his mother, he decided to opt for something more “permanent.”

Isaac Tryninewski of Hollidaysburg stacks his Make-A-Wish items at Scotch Valley Country Club on Thursday evening. Initially, Tryninewski said he considered asking for a destination golf trip to play a top-tier course in Hawaii, but he decided to opt for something that would pay off in the long term. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

One weekend of golf is nice, he said, but the “big upgrade” to his current equipment will pay dividends over the long term.

In addition to the clubs and bag, Tryninewski was given a new rangefinder, balls and tees, plus a practice mat and backstop net to practice at home.

The centerpiece of this package is a Mevo+ Golf Launch Tracker that, when placed behind the tee box, digitally records 20 parameters of the ball’s in-flight ballistics to help improve a player’s game.

Anthony DeGol, Scotch Valley Country Club president, presented Tryninewski with a membership to the club, saying that he hopes to see the aspiring golfer set a record for most games played on the 18-hole course.

Kirkham thanked DeGol for his family organization’s commitment to supporting Make-A-Wish.

“If I’ve been here for 30 years, then DeGol has been supporting us for 29 years,” she said.

Blair County Golf and Driving Range owner John Madey was also instrumental in making the wish happen, Kirkham said, as he fit Tryninewski for his new set of clubs and donated a number of free lessons.

Now equipped with an arsenal of new gear, Tryninewski is looking to the future.

According to Jess Tryninewski, Isaac had clear scans in August and November 2024, so while not officially in remission quite yet, his oncologist said they are pleased with his progress. Tryninewski said Hollidaysburg holds tryouts for the golf team in August ahead of the fall season, and he has his eye on the ball.

“I’m hoping to get (my handicap down), I’m hoping to shoot around in the 70s by the time the season rolls around,” Tryninewski said, “I think I’ll be able to, I’ve got a lot of potential, especially with all this new stuff … it’s going to be awesome.”

Mirror Staff Writer Conner Goetz is at 814-946-7535.