Grade: Senior
Age: 17
Sports: Golf
Claim to fame/honors: I had a hole in one at Moraine Country Club
Bet you didn’t know … my real name is John
Words you live by: “The more I practice, the luckier I get” — Arnold Palmer
Toughest opponent: Alter
Biggest influence: Jason Kronenberger. He has been my golf coach since the seventh grade and has been my mentor.
Match-day rituals: Way too many to count
What’s on your bedroom walls: The Ohio State helmet stripe
When I’m bored I like to … Go to the driving range
Favorite movie: Caddyshack
Person who would play you in a movie: Keanu Reeves already has (John Wick)
Favorite TV show: Modern Family
Favorite music: Country
I can’t live without: Ohio State football
I can live without: Homework
Favorite book: Harry Potter
Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken Tettrazini
Favorite restaurant: Oakwood Club
Favorite smell: Any type of hot sauce
Favorite cereal: Cap’n Crunch
Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Golf Galaxy
Vegetable you won’t eat: Brussels sprouts
I’d love to trade places for a day with … Jordan Spieth
Whose mind would you like to read? Urban Meyer
Place where you’d love to travel? Scotland (for the golf)
Talent you’d like to have? To be able to dunk a basketball
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods
Favorite team: Ohio State football
Favorite Olympic sport: Swimming
Favorite sports moment: Any time Ohio State beats Michigan
Favorite junk food: Twix bars
Best thing about golf: The feeling of hitting a perfect shot.
In 10 years, I hope to be … an even better golfer
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