GETTING TO KNOW ....
Name: William J. Gallagher
Favorite Food: Crab Cakes
Favorite Movie: Any Connery Bond film- all classics.
Favorite Television Show: The Office
Favorite Musical Artist: None in particular, but I enjoy jazz.
A word to describe me on the course: Determined
A word to describe me off the course: Focused
My most memorable athletic moment was: Making my 1st eagle at age 8. I walked up to the green, couldn't find the ball, and when I looked in the cup, there it was.
My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Playing in a tournament in North Carolina freshman year. It rained both days, and I had an ankle injury that made it difficult to walk, but I still played decently.
What I like most about Emory: Getting to play golf in warm weather on some good courses.
I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger Woods. Why not- it would be nice to hit the ball exactly where I want it every time.
My favorite place on the Emory campus: The Quad.
Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant, Except he's been complaining about calls lately. I'm also a big Tom Brady fan.
Favorite Pro Golfer: Phil Mickelson- more exciting to watch than Tiger, plus more charismatic
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: None in particular, but I follow the Lakers now.
Most challenging course ever played: Seaside at Sea Island- when it's windy in the winter, it's very tough
If I could play one golf course it would be: Pebble Beach- looks like a beautiful place.
If I could play a round of golf with anybody, it would be: Tiger- he picks apart a course and I'd like to ask him a few questions.
My favorite class at Emory and why: A class on European History, taught by a Professor Houghtby. He would lecture the entire 1:15 from memory. He knew a lot, and it was a great experience to listen to him.
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: Libby Egnor- very helpful with scheduling.
Any pre-round rituals: None. Maybe I should have some though...
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Probably swimming, although I have a good jumpshot.
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: My dad and my two grandfathers. Both my grandfathers passed last year, and all three had incredible life experiences. All three gave me great advice, and I would love to sit down with all of them again.
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Keep your mouth shut- My dad.
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I enjoy gardening. I'm also planning on building a new garden at my house this summer, which I'm excited about.
GETTING TO KNOW ....
Name: Dan Kmetz
Favorite Food: Sub Sandwiches
Favorite Movie: Caddyshack
Favorite Television Show: Seinfeld or The Office
Favorite Musical Artist: Kenny Chesney
A word to describe me on the course: Tactical
A word to describe me off the course: Relaxed
My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning Regional Championship (team and individual) on high school team and propelled my team into the State tournament. No one expected me or my team to win it. We repeated senior year (again no one expected us to do anything)
My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Getting to go a tournament a week after finding out I made the team, it was a whirlwind. I played well too.
What I like most about Emory: I am able to do everything I want in college: golf everyday, outstanding academics, and fraternity life.
I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger Woods
My favorite place on the Emory campus: WoodPEC
Favorite pro athlete: Josh Beckett (Red Sox Ace)
Favorite Pro Golfer: Steve Flesch
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Kentucky Wildcats, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Bengals
Most challenging course ever played: The Stadium Course at PGA West (Ranked 4th toughest in nation)
If I could play one golf course it would be: Augusta National
If I could play a round of golf with anybody, it would be: Jack Nicklaus
My favorite class at Emory and why: Economics, I had a really good teacher. (I am actually pre-Med)
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: Teammates, drove me to the course, helped me with things around campus, etc.
Any pre-round rituals: Just typical warm-up routine
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Tennis
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Bobby Jones, Bob Hope, Chris Farley
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: "Don't be an idiot" -Countless People
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I have never shot in the sixties. (couldn't think of anything else)
GETTING TO KNOW ....
Name: Sean Madgett
Favorite Food: My Mother's homemade chicken enchiladas
Favorite Movie: "The Greatest Game Ever Played"
Favorite Television Show: "Golf Central"
Favorite Musical Artist: Hootie and the Blowfish
A word to describe me on the course: Serious
A word to describe me off the course: Easy-going
My most memorable athletic moment was: My final round as a Tulane University Golfer after the program was cut due to Hurricane Katrina.
My most memorable Emory athletic moment: No memorable moments yet, but hopefully one day it will be winning the Team National Championship.
What I like most about Emory: It's one of the few schools where you can annually compete for the Men's Golf Team National Championship, while receiving a first- class education.
I would like to switch places for the day with: No one, I'm pretty content with myself.
My favorite place on the Emory campus: Varsity Weight Room
Favorite pro athlete: Paula Creamer and Julieta Granada
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Colorado Avalanche, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Super Sonics
Most challenging course ever played: Hiwan Golf and Country Club in Evergreen, Colorado
If I could play one golf course it would be: Plateau Golf and Country Club in Sammamish, Washington
If I could play a round of golf with anybody, it would be: My deceased Grandfather
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My Professors, Coaches, and Friends because they teach me new things every day and challenge me to improve all areas of my life.
Any pre-round rituals: I call my parents before every round.
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing golf: Ice Hockey
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Bobby Jones, Abraham Maslow, Dr. Bob Rotella
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: -- Velocity in life equals your drive, plus your talent, minus the impact of self-defeating thoughts that clutter the mind. Drive has 5 components, purpose, values, (goals vision benefits), environment, fear. Talent is made up of 3 things knowledge, skills, and impact. -- my Dad
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I like to go Fly-Fishing