Lauren Kim
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
We had plastic baby golf clubs in our house and the first time I hit my parent’s new TV, they said “time to go to the range!” Since then, I fell in love with the game.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I played guitar for 6 years – don’t ask me to play anything because I forgot everything I learned…
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
It is peaceful, safe, close to the city, and it is right by the ocean.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
No.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA.
Equipment
- Driver: Titleist TSr3
- Woods: Titleist TSr3
- Irons: Titleist U·505; Titleist T-200; Titleist T-100
- Wedges: Vokey SM9 Raw
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5
- Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Katie Cranston
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
When I was younger I would always participate in all the sports at school, when I was ten they had a school golf day so without ever touching a club before I did it and loved it.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I was born in Finland and speak Russian.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
The people, scenery and my golf club.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
I always mark my ball with a dot on each side of the number on both sides.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“All The Right Moves” by OneRepublic.
Equipment
- Driver: Titleist TSi3
- Woods/Hybrids: Titleist TSr2; Titleist TSi3 Premium
- Irons: Titleist T-200; Titleist T-100
- Wedges: Vokey SM8
- Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Hunter Thomson
Q & A
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Q: What are some of your nicknames?
I have never had any real nicknames but some of my close friends call me Hunt.
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Q: How did you get into golf?
When I was 4 years old my dad borrowed the hole-cutter from the Calgary Golf & Country Club and he cut three hole locations with real pins in our backyard. I would spend hours a day hitting whiffle balls back and forth
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Q: How do you mark your golf ball?
I put one dot beside each number, then I put three dots over the “Pro V1” line, then three other dots opposite that.
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Q: Do you have any siblings?
I have four older siblings. Lyn, Jenny, John, and Byron.
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Q: What was the last book you read?
Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy
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Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Bradley Cooper
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I competitively ski raced for the Banff Alpine Racers before I switched to golf full time.
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Q: What exercise do you dread the most?
The beep test is borderline torture.
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Q: What was the last picture that you took on your phone?
A picture of me, post wisdom teeth removal, very puffy cheeks.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
The Calgary Stampede every July.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
I don’t have any.
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Q: What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?
A wrench for my Clicgear. It failed me once, so I always keep it in there.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“Worst Behaviour” by Drake
Equipment
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Ashton McCulloch
Q & A
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Q: What are some of your nicknames?
Ash
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Q: How did you get into golf?
My Father played at a high level from a young age and as any kid I wanted to be just like my hero.
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Q: How do you mark your golf ball?
A black dot for alignment, with a red line through the Titleist logo.
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Q: Do you have any siblings? If so, how old?
I have a older sister Brooklyn, brother Bryson and two Golden retrievers
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Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Shawn Mendes (I wish)
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I played competitive hockey from the age of 6 as a goalie, as well as played guitar.
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Q: What exercise do you dread the most?
Beep test.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
Having the perfect blend between city/rural living
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
Too many to count
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Q: What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?
Always carrying my go-to bucket hat
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
Taylor Swift – “You Belong with Me”
Stuart Macdonald
Noah Steele
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
I was fortunate to try many different sports growing up. As a little guy, I played the local par 3 course with my Poppa on weekends and that started my love for the game.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
Most people don’t know that I played drums for quite a while.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
That it is home. I appreciate it more every time I get to be there.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
I really don’t, even after some hard thinking.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“All of the Lights” by Kanye West
Matthew Anderson
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
My parents gave me plastic clubs when I was 2 and I hit balls in my grandmothers living room. I played a real golf course for the first time when I was 4, entered tournaments at 8 and I have loved the game ever since.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I loved hockey as well growing up and played for 12 years.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
Family and friends I grew up with and I like the city a lot.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
Only 3 tees in the pocket at any given time, using the same ball markers, or lucky alignment sticks.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott
Mary Parsons
Q & A
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Q: What are some of your nicknames?
Don’t have any.
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Q: How did you get into golf?
My dad put me into summer camps when I came to visit my grandparents in Vancouver. Then I joined a junior golf league when I lived on Guam which allowed me to meet friends and practice in a group setting.
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Q: How do you mark your golf ball?
I draw a line on it and 1-3 red dots.
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Q: Do you have any siblings? If so, how old?
I have 4 younger siblings. My brothers are 17, 10, 9 and my sister is 4.
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Q: What was the last book you read?
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss for class.
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Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Shay Mitchell
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Q: What exercise do you dread the most?
Beep test and burpees.
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Q: What was the last picture that you took on your phone?
A picture of my team and I at dinner.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
A lot of good food and beautiful views of the mountains & beaches.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
I do things in sets of 3
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Q: What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?
The amount of extra food and lip balm.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
Too many options to pick one.
Johnny Travale
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
My father took me to the driving range when I was about 3-4 years of age, and started liking it. My grandfathers also played and influenced me.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I love working out and fitness
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
Family owned restaurants and my friends and family.
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
If I play a good tournament with a certain roommate, I want that same roommate the next week. I will also have the same breakfast.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
(Last 1:30) of “Furthest Thing” by Drake
Henry Lee
Q & A
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Q: How did you get into golf?
I followed my dad to the range once a week when I was 6ish, and would hit balls while he would rest.
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Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?
I lived in Thailand for 3 years when I was age 5-7.
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Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
It’s very quiet, and I enjoy the nature around it!
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Q: Do you have any superstitions?
I need to have 5 tees in my pocket before I start a round, and I always use my Olympic Club marker in tournaments.
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Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?
“Pure Water” by Mustard and Migos
Equipment
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 Red Weight
- Woods/Hybrids: Titleist TSi2; Titleist TSi3
- Irons: Titleist T-200; Titleist T-100
- Wedges: Vokey SM8 Raw F Grind; Titleist Vokey SM8 Raw M Grind
- Ball: Titleist Pro V1x