WHAT DRIVES YOU?
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
WHAT DRIVES YOU?
Kotara Murata
When it comes to golf and academics, I really push myself. I constantly have high expectations for myself and that drives me to be better. I am driven by my desire to be better and always improve. After every tournament, I try to evaluate what went wrong, what I could have done differently and what I will do differently next time.
grade Senior
cats or dogs? Dogs. I have one dog at home named Cha Cha.
who’ s your favorite golfer? I really admire Tiger Woods because of his physical and mental strength on the course. what are your golf goals? My goals are to be on the Tour and then become the best in the world.
what is the best piece of advice you’ ve ever received? Don’ t forget your first resolution.
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favorite sport besides golf? Soccer
favorite move? Jumanji( 2017) favorite meal? Ramen
favorite clothing brand? I’ m not into fashion, so I don’ t have a favorite.
favorite golf course? Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia
which tournament would you most like to win? The Masters.
why are you passionate about golf? I really like playing a sport that I can constantly improve upon and that pushes me.
how did you start playing golf? My father has been taking me to golf courses since I was young. He was the one who introduced me to golf.
how has IJGA improved your golf game? My golf swing has definitely improved since being at IJGA. I can hit farther and straighter now. what are some plans you have for the future? I want to go to college and get my degree in business. I then want to play on the PGA Tour for as long as I can. After I retire I want to travel the world, climb mountains and enjoy nature as much as possible.
what do you do to prepare for a tournament? I meditate to clear my head and drink lots of water before every tournament.
what has been the biggest challenge in your life? Learning English has been the biggest challenge for me. When I came to IJGA last April I barely knew any English, and now I am almost fluent.
what have you enjoyed most about IJGA? I have really enjoyed making friends from all over the world. It is really nice to be able to meet people that I would have never met otherwise.