2016-17: finished season with 100.5 stroke average...Spring: shot 95 at UW-Stout Spring Invitational...Fall: played in UWRF Triangular and shot a 106...2015-16: saw varsity action in seven events, playing 14 rounds...finished season with stroke average of 95.9...hit collegiate-low round of 87 in placing eighth in two-day dual with UW-River Falls... 2014-15: saw limited varsity action, finishing 18th at Augsburg Border Battle with 96...High School: team was all-city tournament champion...first place invitational winner...Personal: enjoys ripsticking, football Ultimate Frisbee, running...Parents: Todd and Suzanne Hanson

FAVORITE THINGS
Favorite Color:  Green
Favorite Book:  The Starbucks Experience   
Favorite Class:  Thus far, probably principles of GEM with Coach Howie
Favorite Food: Coffee           
Favorite Movie: The Last Song
Favorite Quote: “Today I will be happier than a bird with a French fry”
Favorite Genre of Music: Country
Favorite Card/Board Game: Blink
Favorite High School Athletics Memory: Whenever I got to travel with Nicolette Johnson. Which normally meant that after golfing, we were going to Dairy Queen! “COACH, STOP THE CAR, DAIRY QUEEN!!!!”
Favorite Professional Golfer:   Rory McIlroy

STOUT FACTS
Why did you decide to come to Stout? I came to Stout specifically got my major, Golf Enterprise Management.
What team and individual goals have you set for this year?  This upcoming year, my goals are to make the new teammates feel welcomed and to have a great time bonding with my team as I have done in the years past. Individual goals are to just keep on smiling and having fun, because that is why I joined the team in the first place.
Favorite Blue Devils Athletics Memory:  From this last season, when Jayde and I always ended up sharing a bed. #snugglebuddies
What do you like the most so far during your time at UW-Stout? As cliché as it sounds, my friends have made a life of a difference to me. Positive or Negative, they have helped me grow more than I could have ever imagined. Definitely one in a million friends, and I would not have met them had I not have come to Stout. Stout-out to: Eric Kuhn, Lucas Berry, and Rachel Hernandez!

FUN FACTS
Where did you work this past summer?   This last Summer I worked in the Golf Shop and worked as a Reservationist Intern at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin Wisconsin.
What TV show would you like to guest star on?  The Today Show
If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be?  Probably the Kardashians (Specifically Khloe) because something exciting would most likely happen!
Who would play you in a movie about your life?   Dakota Fanning
What is your dream job?  To be the owner of at least 1 private golf facility or resort.
What one item would you bring with you on a deserted island? A Pan. If I can’t find something to eat/cook, I can at least use it as a weapon like in Tangled!
When you are not participating in your sport what do you like to do? I love to run the trails around Menomonie
 
SPORT FUN FACTS
What part of your game did you work on this off-season?  Driving Range, Driving Range, Driving Range. I worked on my confidence so that when it comes to performing the task, I know I can do it!
What is your pre-competition ritual? Hitting three balls with about 4-5 clubs. Putting around for a little bit. Checking my Snacks (probably most important). And putting tees in my hair.
Are you superstitious about anything? Only on the first tee. I have to take a deep breath, and smile! Then I am ready to start my round!
What do you look for in a good teammate?  Someone who really tried to work on their game. But does not complain or act as though playing is a must. I love teammates who are constantly happy to be at practice and look forward to their escape for the day to do something they absolutely love!