What was it like competing at the College Championship last week?
Warm, which was nice. We had fun. We hadn’t played a tournament in a while, so it was good to get all the guys out, travelling and competing again. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but [we learned] lessons … and celebrated Eli [Greene]’s last tournament … We had a blast.
What’s it been like playing with Eli Greene?
He’s a really good teammate. He puts everyone else first. He makes sure that we’re comfortable before he’s comfortable and it’s really assuring having him on the team … He’s also a guy that can be serious and make sure that we know, ‘hey, that wasn’t good enough,’ and we need to try harder and make sure everyone’s in line … He really took the captaincy seriously, and he’s done it very well over the last few years … and I’ve [taken] a lot from what he’s done and [I] want to do that for me and the team.
Can you tell us about that eagle in the final round?
[On the] last day, I hit a good drive on a par five … I hit about three feet, and made eagle on my second last hole, which helped me shoot up [to] par that day, which was nice to have after the long week.
Who’s the class clown on your team?
Can I say everyone? … Hayden Prive probably.
What’s the biggest misconception about golf?
We hear a lot that it’s not a real sport, but I think people would be shocked [by] the kind of effort that goes in outside of the golf course … I think it gets overlooked … People see it more as a leisure thing, but when you get to the competitive side, it’s actually a lot of work.
Is there a class you’ve taken at UFV that’s resonated with you?
[I] really enjoyed Introduction to Accounting. I’m big in the stock market and love doing that kind of stuff … There’s a lot of the course material that I can relate to the stuff I was already doing, and making that connection just made the class a lot easier to understand and enjoy.
Would you rather play golf with a baseball bat or a hockey stick?
Hockey stick. I played hockey growing up, so that’s an easy one for me. I’m not a very good baseball player.
Which underrated Abbotsford restaurant should everyone try at least once?
Me and my girlfriend love BRGR BRGR.
I hear the team likes karaoke, what music do you guys usually sing?
Oh there’s some Katy Perry that was sung not too long ago. Some country [too]. Chris Stapleton is a good one.
Who would win a battle between 100 men and one gorilla?
Actually, we’ve had this conversation on the guys’ team. I was with the gorilla, because I feel like it would be tough for all the men to attack it at once. So I think the gorilla would be able to fend them off … Some of the guys thought the dogpile of people would get the gorilla, but I’m on the other side.
What’s the best part about playing golf?
It’s really nice being outside. I would also say I like the smaller team; being more intertwined with your team is really nice … On the other side of that, individually being able to practice by yourself, [and] somewhat control your destiny is really nice to have.
Q&A has been edited for length and clarity.
