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Now On The Tee: Junior Blake Tomlinson
8/25/2020 1:53 PM | Men's Golf
Despite his junior season getting cut short due to the pandemic, junior Blake Tomlinson is primed and ready for the 2021 season where he looks to improve in every aspect of his game. UtahUtes.com caught up with the Salt Lake City native, chatting about his favorite things to do during his free time, who his favorite professional golfer is, and his goals for the upcoming season.
Q: What has been your favorite tournament to play in during your time at Utah and why?
A: Bandon Dunes. The golf was really different and provided new challenges that can't be found in many other places.
Q: What would you say you've improved on most from your first year to now?
A: My mental game has improved the most, as well as my time management.
Q: What is your favorite part about playing at Utah?
A: The team atmosphere. We are a well-meshed program and a tight knit group of athletes.
Q: What kinds of things did you do this summer during your time off?
A: Played a lot of golf and spent a lot of time outdoors.
Q: What are some of your goals for this upcoming season when you get back on the course?
A: My goal is to have as many top-10 finishes as I can in hopes to come out with a win in at least one event.
Q: What do you like most about playing for Coach Garrett Clegg and Coach Chance Cain?
A: They are very personal, they analyze your game as well as your personality and they figure out the best way to coach each individual player.
Q: Why did you choose Utah?
A: I chose Utah because I wanted to help grow the program and the coaches were a big factor in my decision.
Q: What is it about golf that you love?
A: I love that golf is individual in the sense that it is a challenge between you and the course and nothing else, but that it is also a team sport at the same time.
Q: What are some of your hobbies outside of golf?
A: I enjoy fishing, camping, hunting, working out and hanging out with friends.
Q: Who is your favorite player professional golfer and why?
A: Phil Mickelson. He is a shot creator and he has always been an idol of mine ever since I was young.
Q: If you could go pro in a different sport, what sport would it be and why?
A: Baseball because it is similar to the mental aspect of golf. Also, playing it through high school, it makes me miss it a little in the springtime.
Q: What is your go-to club in your bag and why?
A: 2 Iron. The stinger is the most reliable shot for me off the tee.
Q: What has been your favorite tournament to play in during your time at Utah and why?
A: Bandon Dunes. The golf was really different and provided new challenges that can't be found in many other places.
Q: What would you say you've improved on most from your first year to now?
A: My mental game has improved the most, as well as my time management.
Q: What is your favorite part about playing at Utah?
A: The team atmosphere. We are a well-meshed program and a tight knit group of athletes.
Q: What kinds of things did you do this summer during your time off?
A: Played a lot of golf and spent a lot of time outdoors.
Q: What are some of your goals for this upcoming season when you get back on the course?
A: My goal is to have as many top-10 finishes as I can in hopes to come out with a win in at least one event.
Q: What do you like most about playing for Coach Garrett Clegg and Coach Chance Cain?
A: They are very personal, they analyze your game as well as your personality and they figure out the best way to coach each individual player.
Q: Why did you choose Utah?
A: I chose Utah because I wanted to help grow the program and the coaches were a big factor in my decision.
Q: What is it about golf that you love?
A: I love that golf is individual in the sense that it is a challenge between you and the course and nothing else, but that it is also a team sport at the same time.
Q: What are some of your hobbies outside of golf?
A: I enjoy fishing, camping, hunting, working out and hanging out with friends.
Q: Who is your favorite player professional golfer and why?
A: Phil Mickelson. He is a shot creator and he has always been an idol of mine ever since I was young.
Q: If you could go pro in a different sport, what sport would it be and why?
A: Baseball because it is similar to the mental aspect of golf. Also, playing it through high school, it makes me miss it a little in the springtime.
Q: What is your go-to club in your bag and why?
A: 2 Iron. The stinger is the most reliable shot for me off the tee.
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