Sports > November 1, 2007

By Allison Lange | Asst. sports editor

At the Landfall Tradition Tournament, held Oct. 26-28, junior golfer Nannette Hill won her first outright individual trophy. Her impressive three days of play helped lead the Deacons to a team first-place finish at the tournament, with a nine-stroke victory over second place.

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(Photo courtesy Wake Forest Media Relations)

Hill’s performance merited Golf World’s College Player of the Week award. She finished the tournament at one-over par and she set a tournament record, shooting a 66 on the second day of play. The Old Gold & Black’s assistant sports editor Allison Lange sat down with Hill to talk about her first place finish, her dream golf course and her favorite class at Wake Forest.

On winning her first individual trophy: I was really excited when I won. Winning an individual trophy was something that I’d wanted to do for a long time. I had a couple of really good opportunities back in the past but they just didn’t happen. This time was really special and I was really excited. It was also great because not only did I win the individual trophy, but it was really special for the team to win first place overall in the tournament, because that hasn’t happened in four years.

On when she started golfing: I started golfing when I was about 6. My dad got me into it and I’d just go to the golf course with him and practice.

On personal and team goals: Obviously I want to win another tournament individually. Winning the ACCs as an individual and as a team are a big goal. Obviously the NCAAs are the main, ultimate goal, but I think that we’ll worry about them when it comes.

On her favorite class at Wake: I took a First Year Seminar class about Thomas Jefferson with Professor Gillespie.

On her dream course to play: I’d probably have to play at Pebble Beach.

On her favorite pro golfer: Tiger Woods is my favorite pro golfer, because he’s clutch. He gets the job done all the time and he works the hardest out of any professional golfer. He’s just the best at what he does.

On what she thinks about while golfing: I just try to have fun. When I’m playing my best, I try to just enjoy playing golf and hitting good golf shots, looking at the scenery around me, things like that. But if I have fun I know I’ll play well, so that’s what I try to do.

On playing another sport other than field hockey: I’d definitely like to play soccer. I’ve played since I was four and I’m a diehard soccer fan. I’d play every day if I could.