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Introduction

     Here we go, the required "tell me about yourself" post. In case you're wondering, it took me several days to write three complete paragraphs about myself, which should be easy considering this is the subject I should know the most about. This isn't because I live a boring life, in fact just the opposite. It's just something that feels a little weird to do behind a screen. Who knows maybe it's just me. But anyway, let's get on to the basics. I'm from Bartlett, IL, which is about 45 minutes north of NCC, 25 minutes if I'm the one driving. I compete on the golf team here at North Central and I am a business administration major. 

    I played baseball and basketball for as long as I could remember, but after stepping out of my comfort zone I discovered golf and soon fell in love with it. Ever since I was 10, not a day went by where I wasn't swinging a golf club. I'm so addicted to this game that I would practice outside in the snow. Even Tiger Woods didn't practice in the snow, and maybe that's why he's the GOAT and I'm not. I developed such a passion for golf that I decided to fully commit to it my freshman year of high school. Golf has taught me things I wouldn't be able to learn in a classroom such as patience and perseverance and has given me mental strength that will serve me well into my future.  After a very fun and successful high school career, I was blessed to be given the opportunity to continue to play the game I love and compete at the highest level here at North Central. 

    I do actually have a life outside whacking a little white ball around. I enjoy watching sports, working out, listening to music, politics, swimming, the outdoors, traveling, eating, and going on nighttime drives. I will emphasize the eating and nighttime drives. I do love being around my friends and family more than anything, that's truly the main source of happiness in my life. 




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