Where are They Now?
With Brett Inserra
Brett Inserra graduated from Bishops Gate Golf
Academy in May 2017 and is a freshman at Loyola
University Maryland. Inserra recently shot a
school-record 9-under-par 63 at the 2018 Loyola
Intercollegiate at Palm Valley Golf Club. He was the
top finisher for his team in that event.
Q: How did you get started in golf?
I started playing golf because my brother played.
For my 7th birthday he gave me his old set of clubs
and ever since then all I wanted to do was beat him.
Q: You love golf, so what drives your passion for it?
My passion for golf is driven by my determination
to make my family proud and the pleasure I receive
from hitting a shot exactly how I envisioned it in my
mind.
Q: What are your goals in golf?
My goals in golf include breaking into the top 100
on the Golfweek rankings, winning a college event,
and eventually earning a PGA Tour card.
Q: How is college going so far?
College golf is a lot of fun but very challenging.
Every school is different, but at Loyola we need to
prove why we deserve to play in each tournament.
We have done rigorous qualifying rounds which
has made me a better player and taught me how to
shoot a good score when I’m not playing well.
Q: How did BGGA prepare you for college?
Besides preparing me to be independent, BGGA has
given me the knowledge to maximize my practice
sessions. I now know how to practice with a purpose
and I improve at a better rate than I would have if I
didn’t attend BGGA.
Q: What do you love about being a college athlete?
I love being a college athlete because you are
admired by other students and you get a lot of cool
free gear.
Q. What is it like to play for a team?
Playing for a team is awesome. It’s nice to celebrate
the highs with other people. The upperclassmen are
filled with knowledge and I learn something new
every time I tee it up with them.
Q: What has been one of the biggest challenges
about the new experience as a college student?
Definitely the biggest challenge of college golf has
been managing my time and getting enough sleep.
We get a lot of homework and it can be hard to get
all your practice in and complete all your homework.