How did you start playing golf?
I started playing golf
when I was 5. My dad introduced me to the game, and I fell in love with it right away — mostly because I liked competing against my sister and seeing myself get better every time I practiced.
Who is your swing coach?
My swing coach is Mike
Thomas (@miketgolfpga). He’s helped take my game to the next level and always makes sure I understand what he’s teaching. If we have time after a lesson, we’ll go fishing together.
Who is your favorite influencer?
My favorite influencer is
Grant Horvat. I like how he breaks down the game and keeps everything positive and real. It was great meeting him, and I’d love to challenge him to a match someday.
What are some of your goals for this year?
This year I want
to:
- Improve my scoring average into the low 70s
- Top 10 in an AJGA tournament
- Make the Mason Cup team in Bowling Green, KY — part of the AJGA State Cup Series
What are some of your 5-year
goals?
My 5-year goals are:
- Earn a Division I scholarship
- Compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur
- Compete in the U.S. Open
- Keep developing physically, mentally, and
technically
What is your biggest achievement in golf?
My biggest achievements are being a 2× Kentucky Junior Player of the Year and finishing top-10 in the Press Thornton Future Masters.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on wedge distance control.
What is your favorite restaurant?
My favorite restaurant is Rinaldi’s in Jupiter, FL (@jupiterrinaldis) — best subs in the world. Tell them Kentucky sent you, lol.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
My favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry.
Who is your favorite singer?
My favorite singer is The Rolling Stones.
What other hobbies do you have besides golf?
My hobbies are fishing and learning how to fly.