IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks October 2019 | Page 5

MEET IJGA STUDENT-ATHLETES MERLIN DOHM Emma Kim, South Korea – IJGA OC Germany Merlin Dohm, Germany – IJGA OC Why did you choose to attend IJGA?: I want to follow my dream of becoming a PGA Pro. Aryaman Mohan, Zambia – IJGA BG Francisca Ibañez, Chile – IJGA BG EMMA KIM How did you first become interested in golf? My brother kind of forced me into it. South Korea Why did you choose to attend IJGA? I want to be able to study and play golf at the same time. When did you first become interested in golf? After I hit a good shot! What is the best part of playing golf? Shooting a great score. What is your biggest accomplishment in golf so far? Shooting even par. What is the best part of playing golf? Nature. What is your biggest accomplishment in golf so far? I was in the Youth German National Team. What are your goals for the future? Go to college and then try to make it on tour. Where is the coolest place you have traveled to play or watch golf? Hilton Head Island to watch the RBC Heritage. What are your goals for the future? Shoot the lowest score in the world. What is the best advice you have ever received? Think of how you want to look in the future and work towards it. Where is the coolest place you have traveled to play or watch golf? California Who is your hero? Martin Kaymer. What is the best advice you have ever received? Enjoying is the most important. What is your favorite part of being an IJGA student-athlete? Being able to expand my mind with golf information. Who is your hero? My Parents One fun fact about yourself? I was born two months early! What is your favorite part of being an IJGA student-athlete? Getting the uniform. One fun fact about yourself? I’m bright! 5