Who's Fresh? MATT HANSEN
Gourmet Golfwrx is proud to present the first of an ongoing feature. "Who's Fresh?" showcases talented newcomers to the world of professional golf. G.Gwrx hopes the exposure and the insight to their personalities will have us all rooting for the underdog as they come down the 18th fairway on Sunday. One day, maybe the underdog, will be the top dog.
Our first interview is with Matt Hansen. PGAtour.com's short bio reads:
"Rookie on the PGA TOUR after finishing T18 at the 2005 Qualifying Tournament. Made it through all three stages after failing to make it to finals in his first two attempts. Has never played in a TOUR event and finished T28 at the 2005 Albertsons Boise Open in his only start on the Nationwide Tour. Played Canadian Tour in 2003-04. Honorable mention All-America in 2002. Big West first-team all-conference 2001-03. Shot 59 in March 2004 at Stevinson Ranch. Finished fourth at the National Junior Olympics in the high jump in 1990 and was Junior State Champion Trap Shooter."
Name: Matt Hansen
Age: 26
Hometown: Atwater, Ca
University: University of the Pacific
Sponsors: TaylorMade, Titleist/Footjoy, Rosasen, Stevinson Ranch
G.Gwrx: Truth or Dare? Truth? Are you sure? Ok. Is it true that you shot a 58 some time in the recent past? If not, please clarify the story.
MH: It was a 59 at Stevinson Ranch about two years ago.
G.Gwrx: Where, when, and how did you learn to play golf?
MH: I learned to play golf at Turlock CC with my grandfather when I was 14 years old. The good thing was that my grandfather wouldn’t let me play a round of golf until I could hit the ball 180 yards consistantly.
G.Gwrx: What is your most outrageous/unbelievable golf story?
MH: I don’t know about any outrageous stories…it was outstanding to get my PGA card.
G.Gwrx: Goals?
MH: I have goals of winning on the tour and finishing in the top 70 on the money list this year.
G.Gwrx: Biggest regret?
MH: Thankfully I don’t have any regrets as of right now.
G.Gwrx: If you weren’t a professional golfer, and you were a type of animal, what would you be and why?
MH: I would be an eagle so that I could soar above everything and be strong and smart.
G.Gwrx: Recent ipod updates?
MH: I updated my ipod about two months ago with some Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn and of course some George Strait.
G.Gwrx: Pre-shot routine?
MH: I make sure to do my pre-shot routine the same every time and if you want to know what it is… just
watch me.
G.Gwrx: How long do your wedges last?
MH: Wedges for me only last about four to six months.
G.Gwrx: What’s the best part about being a pro?
MH: The best part about being a pro is that I get to do what I love every day on the biggest stage in the world
G.Gwrx: What is good club design?
MH: I don’t have any ideas for club design but they can’t be too large or bulky.
G.Gwrx: What makes for a good golf course and which one is your favorite?
MH: A good golf course is one that rewards good shots and penalizes you for bad shots. My favorite course would have to be Augusta National.
G.Gwrx: What makes for a good golf tournament?
MH: A good golf tournament is one with the best players in the wolrd on a golf course where par is a good score.
G.Gwrx: Thanks for your time Matt. You've got new fans at Golfwrx. Good luck on tour!
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