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2017 boys golf state qualifiers
Jonathan Bell, sr., Notre Dame
After-graduation plans: Playing golf in college
Number of state appearances: 3
Favorite team tradition: Jam-out session in van
Favorite club: 8-iron
Favorite pre-round meal: Nothing
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Tiger Woods
My favorite memory from the season is: winning.
My coach is always on me about: everything.
My best round ever was: a 69.
When I miss a short putt, I: try to forget.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: nothing.
Golf is: my life.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: winning.
Ben Daniel, sr., Saxony Lutheran
After-graduation plans: Attend University of Missouri and study accounting
Number of state appearances: 2
Instagram handle: @bendaniel_14
Favorite team tradition: Playing in the rain
Favorite club: 8-iron
Favorite pre-round meal: Lasagna
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Dustin Johnson
My favorite memory from the season is: teaching my little brother to play golf.
My coach is always on me about: staying confident.
My best round ever was: an 82 at the Jackson Invitational my junior year.
When I miss a short putt, I: move on to the next shot.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: always keeping more balls than I need in my bag.
Golf is: my favorite pastime, and I'll play it until I can't anymore.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: getting to compete with my friends one last time.
Luke Daniel, jr., Saxony Lutheran
Number of state appearances: 1
Favorite team tradition: Team prayer, making fun of Jon Mueller.
Favorite club: 4-wood
Favorite pre-round meal: Lasagna
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Jordan Spieth
My favorite memory from the season is: playing with my dad and brother before my brother graduates.
My coach is always on me about: focusing on the next shot.
My best round ever was: a 42 at Cape Girardeau Country Club.
When I miss a short putt, I: move on to the next shot.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: using the same plastic tee on every drive.
Golf is: an escape from school and resonsibilities. Most importantly, it's about bonding with two great guys, my brother Ben and my dad.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: just being able to learn a lot from the experience; also just to have a good round on a nice day.
Drew Elder, fresh., Perryville
Number of state appearances: 0
Favorite club: Approach wedge
Favorite pre-round meal: Ham sandwich
Favorite course to play: Fox Haven Country Club
Favorite golfer: Rickie Fowler
My favorite memory from the season is: shooting the best round of my life at sectionals with a 78 at Crown Pointe Golf Club.
My coach is always on me about: my short game.
My best round ever was: a 78, 6-over.
When I miss a short putt, I: move on and see what else I can do to improve.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: my yellow Nike Mojos that I use every tournament.
Golf is: not just a game to me. It is a passion and I love playing it at any time.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: just being able to participate in it and looking forward to shooting great and just enjoying the course.
Case Englehart, soph., Jackson
Number of state appearances: 1 already (last year)
Instagram handle: case_englehart
Favorite team tradition: Listening to some pump-up music in the car.
Favorite club: Putter
Favorite pre-round meal: Anything eatable
Favorite course to play: Fox Run Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Rickie Fowler
My favorite memory from the season is: watching my teammates have success and enjoying the fun times.
My coach is always on me about: staying focused.
My best round ever was: a 2-under 69 at Kimbeland Country Club.
When I miss a short putt, I: just move on. I usually don't miss short putts.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: nothing.
Golf is: the best sport ever. It teaches so much about life and is a place I can always be happy.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: the opportunity to compete with the best players in the state and hopefully do well.
Nate Hulshof, soph., Notre Dame
Number of state appearances: 1
Twitter handle: @hulshof_nate
Favorite team tradition: Athlete's Prayer before every match
Favorite club: Putter
Favorite pre-round meal: Two sausage burritos from McDonald's
Favorite course to play: Kimbeland Country Club
Favorite golfer: Dustin Johnson
My favorite memory from the season is: jamming out on the way to tournaments.
My coach is always on me about: wearing pants.
My best round ever was: at conference when I went 46 on the front nine and 36 on the back.
When I miss a short putt, I: take my hat off and think of what I did wrong.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: I always keep my first birdie ball in my bag.
Golf is: my favorite thing to do.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: spending time with my teammates and hopefully carding a good score.
Tanner Logel, soph., Notre Dame
Number of state appearances: 1
Favorite team tradition: Prayer
Favorite club: 8-iron
Favorite pre-round meal: Grilled chicken
Favorite course to play: Kimbeland Country Club
Favorite golfer: Jordan Spieth
My favorite memory from the season is: winning districts.
My coach is always on me about: calming myself down.
My best round ever was: a 39.
When I miss a short putt, I: take a deep breath.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: I don't putt with my glove on.
Golf is: my favorite sport.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: getting to play a new course for the first time.
DJ Lynch, soph., Notre Dame
Number of state appearances: 1
Twitter handle: @deejlynch09
Favorite team tradition: Jamming out in the van
Favorite club: Drive
Favorite pre-round meal: Protein bar
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Happy Gilmore
My favorite memory from the season is: winning districts at Sikeston.
My coach is always on me about: slowing down my swing.
My best round ever was: 1-over at Bent Creek Golf Course.
When I miss a short putt, I: ask it why it didn't go to its home.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: everything.
Golf is: a very fun but unforgiving sport.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: the great experience I'll get to enjoy with my teammates.
Carson Miles, jr., Advance
Number of state appearances: 3
Favorite team tradition: O'Charley's
Favorite club: 3-iron
Favorite pre-round meal: Granola bar
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Jordan Spieth
My favorite memory from the season is: finishing second at districts.
My coach is always on me about: taking my time.
My best round ever was: a 79.
When I miss a short putt, I: get mad.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: nothing.
Golf is: my second favorite sport.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: trying to make all-state again.
Jonathan Mueller, sr., Saxony Lutheran
After-graduation plans: Attend Truman State University
Number of state appearances: 0
Instagram handle: mueller_jon
Favorite team tradition: Pre-tournament bus rides
Favorite club: 7-iron
Favorite pre-round meal: McDonald's
Favorite course to play: Buffalo Ridge Golf Course, Branson, Missouri
Favorite golfer: Phil Mickelson
My favorite memory from the season is: walking to the patio at Dalhousie and being told that we were going to state.
My coach is always on me about: staying confident.
When I miss a short putt, I: am reminded why I am the No. 5 on the team.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: having a good practice swing.
Golf is: "deceptively simple and endlessly complicated." - Arnold Palmer
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: playing in the highest level of competition with some of my best friends.
Nick Powers, sr., Notre Dame
After-graduation plans: Attending Mizzou
Number of state appearances: 0
Favorite team tradition: Prayer
Favorite club: Driver
Favorite pre-round meal: McDonald's
Favorite course to play: Kimbeland Country Club
Favorite golfer: Jordan Spieth
My favorite memory from the season is: going to Lambert's.
My coach is always on me about: taking my time on putting.
My best round ever was: at Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course.
When I miss a short putt, I: concentrate on the next one.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: playing with a Pro VI
Golf is: enjoyable.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: the hotel.
Caleb Schnurbusch, sr., Notre Dame
After-graduation plans: Architecture at Kansas University
Number of state appearances: 2
Favorite team tradition: Praying before the round
Favorite club: 56-degree wedge
Favorite pre-round meal: Pizza
Favorite course to play: Crown Pointe Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Rickie Fowler
My favorite memory from the season is: traveling to and from sectionals.
My coach is always on me about: staying positive.
My best round ever was: an 80 at Bent Creek Golf Course.
When I miss a short putt, I: cringe.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: shanking a wedge.
Golf is: not always boring.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: playing with my team for one last time.
Karsten Short, sr., Saxony Lutheran
After-graduation plans: Attending Mizzou studying business
Number of state appearances: 2 prior to this one
Twitter handle: @KarstenShort12
Favorite team tradition: Praying before our rounds
Favorite club: 8-iron
Favorite course to play: Dalhousie Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Drew Zieba
My favorite memory from the season is: too many to choose from.
My best round ever was: a 78 at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson.
When I miss a short putt, I: try not to throw my putter.
Golf is: a roller coaster of emotions.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: being with my team and enjoying my last tournament as a high school player.
Olivia Voelker, soph., Saxony Lutheran
Number of state appearances: second
Favorite club: 7-wood
Favorite course to play: Kimbeland Country Club
My favorite memory from the season is: making history at Saxony for the second year in a row.
My best round ever was: an 82 at a practice round at Kimbeland.
When I miss a short putt, I: try really hard not to miss the next one, too.
On the course, I'm superstitious about: putting my tee in my pony tail.
Golf is: fun and stressful.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: getting to go with my whole team and not playing in the rain again.
Tanner Walton, soph., Jackson
Number of state appearances: First
Instagram handle: TannerWalton_
Favorite team tradition: Playing pump-up music before a match or tournament
Favorite club: Putter
Favorite pre-round meal: Taco Bell
Favorite course to play: Fox Run Golf Club
Favorite golfer: Justin Thomas
My favorite memory from the season is: playing in the snow during practice.
My coach is always on me about: practicing my short game and keeping my grades up.
My best round ever was: a 1-under 71 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club in St. Louis
When I miss a short putt, I: just try to smile.
Golf is: the greatest game because everyone can play.
The thing I'm most looking forward to about the state tournament is: hanging out in the hotel with Case Englehart and getting out of school.