My School Rocks! 2013-04 | Page 20

before and I might eat that again .
RR : How do you prepare and stay in shape for golf season ?
SK : I do a lot of running . In the off season , I work with a trainer three times a week in the gym . I lift weights and run and swim and work on strength and flexibility exercises . In the off-season to keep up with my routine my trainer writes me up a formula , things I can do in the gym and I take that with me and try to work out as much as I can .
RR : If I would like to be a professional golfer , what three pieces of advice would you give me ?
1 . Play as much as you can and just enjoy it . Have fun .
2 . Practice your putting . All of the tournaments are won on the putting green . Everybody out here can hit the ball well . But the ones who make the most putts do the best .
3 . Play in as many tournaments as you can and try to get more experience playing under pressure . That ’ s what it comes down to .
RR : Do you have a sponsor ?
SK : I don ’ t have a sponsor that pays me money to play golf , but I do have sponsors that have helped me out with their products . TaylorMade has given me clubs and a bag to use . And I have a clothing sponsor called Loudmouth Golf . It ’ s really crazy patterns on your skorts and shorts . My parents have been really helpful in helping me with the expenses of following my dream . It ’ s not cheap .
RR : How would you describe your fashion personality on the course ?
SK : I would say , fairly conservative but fun . Nothing too crazy , but once in a while I will throw in some crazy colors .
RR : Which golfers do you most admire ?
SK : I really like Tiger Woods . I ’ m not crazy about his decision making but his golf skills are incredible . I really like Rory McIlroy . I think he is the up and coming , the new young star . On the women ’ s side , I like Stacy Lewis . I played some college golf with her and she is a sweet girl and she is a really good golfer and worked really hard on her game . She is an inspiration to all of us .
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