As the remainder of the 2019-20 season was canceled on March 12 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sun Belt Conference is helping others get to know Sun Belt student-athletes presented in a Q&A series on the league's website and social media platforms.

Q: Why did you choose to attend Troy?
A: I chose Troy because of all the athletic opportunities it offered me. I saw the ability to grow as an athlete in all areas.

Q: What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete?
A: I really enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being on a team at Troy -- how respectful everyone is of our time and the work we put in.

Q: What drew you to compete in golf?
A: Honestly, I was in a way thrown into golf. My dad started me when I was eleven and at first I did not enjoy it at all but grew to love it.

Q: How does being an athlete make you a better person?
A: Being an athlete has taught me a lot of values that I carry with me daily. Not only has it taught me what hard work really is, but also how to respect those around you. It makes you grounded to know what it takes to compete at the level that we are at.

Q: Who is one major influence in your life? Why?
A: One of the most influential people in my life would be my old youth group leader. Growing up she was one of the first people who showed me she cared about how I was handling the harder situations in my life. She is one of the people I went to when I was deciding where to go to college. Without her, I know I would not have the mentality that I do now.

Q: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
A: I lived in England for five years.

Q: In this time away from golf, what do you miss about it the most?
A: Because golf is an isolated sport, I am still able to practice and play but what I miss most is my teammates. Having them with you everyday to push you to do better and encourage you is something I have now become accustom to. Team workouts and practices are hard but always fun because when we are all together.

Q: What are your aspirations beyond being an athlete?
A: Beyond being an athlete I want to be a person that others look to for advice and comfort. I want to be a leader in more than just athletics. I want to show others what it looks like to live a life that is not just to please myself and others. There is so much more to life than just the sports we play or the job we will one day have. Knowing how to treat others and be genuine when doing so is something that I try to do every single day.
 
Q: You arrived at Troy a 7A State Champion. What did it mean to lead Auburn High to back-to-back state championships and win the individual title as a senior?
A: That is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life -- being able to feel like a leader and being able to push my teammates to work hard enough to get to where we needed to be. From the individual standpoint, winning had been a goal of mine for 3 years and to finally be able to do so just gave me confidence to know that with hard work your goals can be achieved.

Q: As you begin to wrap up your first year at Troy, what has been the biggest adjustment or takeaway transitioning from high school to college? On or off the course.
A: The biggest change was the extent of the work that was needed to be put in. I worked hard during my junior career and even the summer before coming to Troy, but nothing compares to what is needed to win tournaments at the collegiate level. I went from thinking I was going above and beyond, to realizing that I needed to do double that to just compete at this level. Not only that but having to think about every single shot I hit, because every single shot affects my teammates. I had never thought like that before.
 
Q: You had four top 10 finishes this year – what would you say was the best part of your game?
A: This year I started to get very confident with my ball striking. When I was playing my best I could stand over a shot and I would know exactly where it was going to go before I hit it.