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2019-20 UW-Stout Women's Golf Roster

Layne Pitt, UW-Stout Sports Information
Layne Pitt, UW-Stout Sports Information
Layne Pitt, UW-Stout Sports Information

Klairissa O’Reilly-Dye

Klairissa O’Reilly-Dye

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Monona, WI
  • Highschool:
    Monona Grove
  • Major:
    Psychology

Summary

Biography

2019-20: was selected as newcomer of the year for the 2019 All-WIAC Women's Golf Team... The freshman from Monona completed her first conference match, finishing 12th by shooting a collegiate-best 77 in the third round. O'Reilly-Dye had a pair of 82s in the first two rounds and finished with a 241...took 15th of 75 at St. Kate Invite after breaking 80 for the first time in collegiate career with second-day score of 79...placed fourth at UW-Stout Invite with 81...WGCA All-American Scholar...played in all 12 rounds, finished the season with a stroke average of 82.42...High School: Four-year varsity golfer at Monona Grove High School in Monona, Wis., and a two-time team most valuable player. … Two-time, honorable mention Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin all-state selection. … Four-time GCAOW academic all-state selection. … Shot 82-82 at the 2018 WIAA Division 1 state tournament at University Ridge GC in Madison to finish 17th. … Shot 83 at the 2018 WIAA Division 1 Reedsburg sectional to finish fifth and earn one of three individual state tournament berths. …. Shot 83 to finish tied for second at the 2018 WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional at Pleasant View GC to earn one of three individual sectional berths. … Shot 86 at the Legend at Bergamont GC in Oregon to finish tied for eight at the 2018 Badger South Conference Championship. … Shot career-low 79 at Portage CC and won a one-hole sudden-death playoff to earn medalist honors at the 2018 Portage Invitational. … Shot 82 at Maple Bluff CC in Madison to finish tied for fourth at the 2018 Crusade-Fore-A-Cure. …  Shot 81-88 at the 2017 WIAA Division 1 state tournament at University Ridge GC in Madison to finish tied for 25th place (with future UW-Stout teammate Markie Ash). … Shot 82 at Edelweiss Chalet CC in New Glarus to finish tied for third at the 2017 WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional and become just the third golfer in Monona Grove program history to earn a state berth. … Shot 81 at the 2017 WIAA Division 1 DeForest regional at Lake Windsor CC to share medalist honors and help Monona Grove earn a sectional berth. … Shot 82-88 and won the 2017 Wisconsin Dells Invitational by four shots. … Shot 92 at the 2016 WIAA Division 1 Middleton sectional at Blackhawk CC in Madison to finish tied for 15th place and miss a state berth by six shots.… Shot 88 at the Legend at Bergamont GC and finished tied for sixth at the 2016 WIAA Division 1 Oregon regional to earn one of three individual sectional berths. … Shot 79 at The Oaks GC in Cottage Grove to finish tied for fourth at the 2016 Badger South Conference Championship. …  Shot 82 and finished 10th at the 2015 WIAA DIvision 1 Madison West sectional, three shots short of qualifying for the state tournament. … Shot 83 at Foxboro GC and finished tied for fourth at the 2015 WIAA Division 1 Oregon regional, helping Monona Grove win the team title. … Shot 95 and finished 12th at the 2015 Badger South Conference Championship. … Learned the game through the First Tee of South Central Wisconsin and instructor Bill Kokott...Personal: 

FAVORITE THINGS
Favorite Color: 
Rouge Pink
Favorite Book: “Salem’s Lot” by Stephen King
Favorite Class: Art
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: Doctor Strange
Favorite Quote: “You were born to be real, not to be perfect.” – Suga
Favorite Genre of Music: Pop/Hip Hop
Favorite Card/Board Game: Chess
Favorite High School Athletics Memory: Finding out I qualified for the state tournament
Favorite Professional Golfer: Sherri Steinhauer

STOUT FACTS
Why did you decide to come to Stout?

It hit a lot of marks I wanted checked off for the college that I felt best fit me.
What team and individual goals have you set for this season?
I want the team and myself to continue to work hard on and off the golf course. I also want everyone to find fun and joy in playing.
What is your favorite golf course you’ve competed on during your time at UW-Stout?
Reedsburg Country Club.
What has been one of your favorite experiences while at UW-Stout?
Going to events around campus with friends.
What is your most memorable athletic memory as a Blue Devil?
Being rained out on the second day of conference and having to play 27 holes on the last day of conference. It was a difficult day, but a valuable experience.

FUN FACTS
Where did you work this past summer?    

I was an assistant coach for The First Tee of South-Central Wisconsin.
What TV show would you like to guest star on?
Sherlock.
If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be?
Benedict Cumberbatch.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?   
I don’t know… Merida from Brave?
What is your dream job?
Creating storyboards for animated films or series.
What one item would you bring with you on a deserted island?
An inflatable raft with rows.
When you are not participating in golf what do you like to do?
Listen to music while drawing, play videogames, or hang out with friends.
 
SPORT FUN FACTS
What part of your game did you work on to get ready for the season?

Short game and approach shots.
What is your pre-competition ritual?
Listen to music on the way, take some deep breaths, stretch, and go through my clubs on the range. Then I go and practice some putting.
Are you superstitious about anything?
Yes.
What do you look for in a good teammate?
Sense of humor, good sportsmanship, and supportive.
What is your favorite club in your bag?
Pitching wedge.
What is the lowest 18 hole score you’ve ever shot?
77.

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