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Getting To Know

GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Rodrigo Olivero ( Rod )

Favorite Food: A good steak

Favorite Movie: The Rock and Gladiator:

Favorite Television Show: 24 or Friends

Favorite Musical Artist: Ricardo Arjona

A word to describe me on the course: Funny and aggressive

A word to describe me off the course: Easy going, and confident

My most memorable athletic moment was: Either winning my national tournament at 16 or making a hole in one at the world cup in Mexico

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Winning in sudden death against Oglethorpe

What I like most about Emory: The campus, the people -- just about everything

I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger woods, for the golf and wife hahahaha

My favorite place on the Emory campus: Quad

Favorite pro athlete: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Baseball, basketball, football, and soccer

Most challenging course ever played: Every course has challenges

If I could play one golf course it would be: Augusta National

My favorite class at Emory and why: Italian, because I am learning the language of my ancestors

Any pre-round rituals: Mark my ball, say good luck to the group, and ask God to be with me during the course

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Racing cars or baseball

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Jesus, My dad, Bobby Jones

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Never quit, never give up, and fight until the end. My Brother

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you? I am not sure; I guess you have to find out for yourself

GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Cory Austin Bradburn

Favorite Food: Depends on what I'm in the mood for. Love chicken parmesan, a great filet mignon, and sushi.

Favorite Movie: Comedy: Caddyshack... Drama: Crash... Action: Lord of the Rings... Inspirational: The Greatest Game Ever Played.

Favorite Television Show: Seinfeld. it's just classic.

Favorite Musical Artist: There's honestly too many to say I have one.

A word to describe me on the course: Creative

A word to describe me off the course: Competitive

My most memorable athletic moment was: When I played soccer, my traveling team played this team from New York, and all of the players were brought up with soccer being their counrty's main sport (most of them were from another country). They were extremely talented. Anyway, I played goalie, and one of the kids on their team was on a breakaway. He faked the shot and i fell for it, diving backwards and to the left. He cut to the right and tried to roll the ball around my right side, but i reached back with my right arm and grabbed the ball at the last second before it went by me. We ended up winning the game 4-2, and was one of the best games we ever played.

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Making a birdie on the last hole in the NCAA preview to shoot 74

What I like most about Emory: The layout of the campus.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger Woods... but it has to be on a Sunday in a major... The way he always gets it done is entirely unique and something i'd love to experience.

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The WoodPEC

Favorite pro athlete: As obvious as it may seem Tiger Woods.

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: O-H...I-O... That's right... The OHIO STATE BUCKEYES! uh, Columbus Crew, Green Bay Packers.

Most challenging course ever played: Muirfield Village Golf Club

If I could play one golf course it would be: Augusta National

My favorite class at Emory and why: Psyc 110 with Dr. Neil because we never used a book, he was a fun professor, and it was the most intriguing and challenging class I've ever taken.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: Dr. Neil because he helped me down my current major path (NBB).

Any pre-round rituals: Clean my clubs, mark my golf balls a certain way

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Soccer. Maybe basketball, but soccer outrides it a little more.

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Bobby Jones, FDR, and Wolfgang Mozart

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: I read a book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose, and one of the chapters talked about a breathing technique to relieve stress. I can't say how much it's made my emotions more balanced, even in difficult situations.

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I love singing just about anywhere. And my favorite board game is Stratego.

GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: William Tallman 

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Favorite Movie: Scarface

Favorite Television Show: The Family Guy

Favorite Musical Artist: Lloyd Banks

A word to describe me on the course: Focused

A word to describe me off the course: Motivated

My most memorable athletic moment was: Having a hole in one on the same day as my Dad

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Beating Oglethorpe in a six hole playoff at the Rhodes College Invitational

What I like most about Emory: Strength of academics and the people

I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger Woods

My favorite place on the Emory campus: Woodruff PE Center

Favorite pro athlete: Tiger Woods

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs

Most challenging course ever played: The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island

If I could play one golf course it would be: Augusta National

My favorite class at Emory and why: Financial Accounting because of the real world applications

Any pre-round rituals: Arrive to the first tee ten minutes early

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Basketball or Tennis


 GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Drew Harker

Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan

Favorite Movie: Shawkshank Redemption, Into the Blue

Favorite Television Show: Entourage

Favorite Musical Artist: Depends on the mood: Could be Eminem, the Goo Goo Dolls, or Howie Day

A word to describe me on the course: Laid back

A word to describe me off the course: Busy

My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning my high school state championship or any minute I actually got in a varsity basketball game.

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: When our team won the Rhodes Invitational in a playoff - ridiculously intense.

What I like most about Emory: The pool on Clairmont campus.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Tom Brady b/c he has three rings and every girl says he's cute. (could be fun)

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The pool on Clairmont campus.

Favorite pro athlete: Brady, Tiger, Lebron, Adam Scott, and Bill Haas.

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Patriots, Bulls, Red Sox, the Dream Team. 

Most challenging course ever played: "Central Park" in Tiger Woods 2006. Ha ha ...Seriously though, probably Pine Needles when it's 35 degrees and windy.

If I could play one golf course it would be: TPC @ Sugarloaf

My favorite class at Emory and why: Business Law because I'm learning what my legal options are if I ever get in trouble! 

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: Tom Whitehead because he shows me how to pick my classes on OPUS every semester.

Any pre-round rituals: Laugh and make a couple putts on the putting green.

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Basketball

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: I've been sitting here for 10 minutes and I can't narrow the list down to just 3

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Lead by example - my dad

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I get the chills every time I see the "Left Side- Strong Side" night practice scene in Remember the Titans


 GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: John Ross

Favorite Food: Chipotle burritos

Favorite Movie: Tie between A Clockwork Orange and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Favorite Television Show: The Simpsons

Favorite Musical Artist: The Beatles

A word to describe me on the course: Committed

A word to describe me off the course: Musical

My most memorable athletic moment was: Traveling with my high school team and finishing 14th as an individual at state.

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Haven't had many yet....so far I'd say an eagle on the 16th at Smoke Rise.

What I like most about Emory: Division 3 Athletics

I would like to switch places for the day with: Thom Yorke

My favorite place on the Emory campus: McTyeire 3rd!!!

Favorite pro athlete: Tiger Woods

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Chicago Bears, and especially the Bulls.

Most challenging course ever played: Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, IL

If I could play one golf course it would be: Whistling Straits

My favorite class at Emory and why: Microeconomics, it explains many of the principles we encounter everyday but don't think about.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: All the upperclassmen who give me rides to the course! Thanks guys

Any pre-round rituals: At least 8 hours of sleep, too much can be bad.

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Nothing

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Actions speak louder than words.

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I have made 3 guitars from scratch.


GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Raffi Simel

Favorite Food: I like pretty much anything. I have dreams about food.

Favorite Movie: Forest Gump

Favorite Television Show: Saved by the Bell

Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers...continuously dazzling hits

A word to describe me on the course: Laid-back (that might be two)

A word to describe me off the course: Energetic

My most memorable athletic moment was: Watching our highschool team almost win the State Tournament

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Not many yet but probably a story that Jeremy told me that I didn't need to hear on the fourth hole.

What I like most about Emory: The walk from Turman to everywhere else in the world.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Anyone in hollywood with a very attractive wife.

My favorite place on the Emory campus: Frat Row.

Favorite pro athlete: Not Tiger Woods.

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Red Sox, Tar Heels, and Buckeyes

Most challenging course ever played: The Beast.

If I could play one golf course it would be: Somewhere in Guatemala con mi amigo Rodrigo.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: The guys who drive me to golf practice everyday. If they didn't I would probably just be in my dorm room stuffing my face with food.

Any pre-round rituals: I do a little jig that no one sees. Haha, no I don't have any.

The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Rugby or professional eating.

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Try hard and take care of your teeth. My Grandpa

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I've got a lifetime of knowledge.