Golf state qualifiers

Get to know the 16 qualifiers from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area, which includes Cape Central, Jackson, Notre Dame, Saxony Lutheran and St. Vincent, a little better.

Fred Lynch - flynch@semissourian.com

Brandon Trapp, senior, St. Vincent State qualifier: Third time Best finish at state: Tied for 23rd in Class 1 in 2009 Best tournament score this year: 72 at Sikeston Best score ever: 70 at Kimbeland Country Club Best part of my game: Depends on the day, but usually putting Favorite club: Driver because I've done a lot of work with it and hitting the long ball is extremely fulfilling Something about me most people don't know: I pray a rosary the night before a big tourney Nicest course I've played: Patricia Island Golf Club in Grove, Okla. My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer Nickname: Chief because I wore a Chiefs sweat shirt for two months Favorite professional golfer: Tiger Woods Course I would most like to play: Pebble Beach or Doral Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 1 inch

Ben Schremp, senior, St. Vincent State qualifier: Third time Best finish at state: Tied for 51st in Class 1 in 2009 Best tournament score this year: 72 at Sikeston Best score ever: 72 at Sikeston Best part of my game: Driving accuracy Favorite club: Driver because it's consistent Something about me most people don't know: I have done yoga and really enjoyed it Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Pope Benedict Favorite professional golfer: Tiger Woods Course I would most like to play: Augusta National Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: Less than 1 inch

Dustin Yamnitz, junior, St. Vincent State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 85 at Bent Creek Best score ever: 79 Best part of my game: Driving and putting Favorite club: Sand wedge because it's fun to make the ball spin Something about me most people don't know: I'm outgoing when I know the person Favorite professional golfer: Anthony Kim Course I would most like to play: Any PGA course Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 1 foot

Kurt Heischmidt, junior, Notre Dame State qualifier: Second year Best tournament score this year: 79 at Crown Pointe in Farmington, Mo. Best score ever: 75 at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Best part of my game: Chipping Favorite club: Don't have one Something about me most people don't know: I play on the Ragin' Roosters church league basketball team Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Jesus, Jack Nicklaus, grandpa Enterman Favorite professional golfer: Tom Watson Course I would most like to play: St. Andrews Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: Not very close

Brett Wengert, junior, St. Vincent State qualifier: Second time Best finish at state: 55th in Class 1 in 2009 Best tournament score this year: 77 at Sikeston Best score ever: 71 at Perryville Country Club Best part of my game: My wedge play is solid Favorite club: 58-degree wedge because it seems to be the only club I hit straight Something about me most people don't know: I enjoy growing hybrid plants Nicest course I've played: Swope Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. My fantasy foursome includes myself and: John the Prophet, Will Ferrell, Pink Panther Nickname: The Beast from Southeast. I hit a 341-yard drive at Sikeston and I am 150 pounds Course I would most like to play: Cottonwood Golf Course in De Soto, Mo. Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: Got my first hole-in-one Wednesday

Tyler Arpin, sophomore, Notre Dame State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 81 at Westwood Hills in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Best score ever: 78 at Dalhousie Golf Club Best part of my game: Ability to drive the ball Favorite club: 5-iron because I have a lot of confidence with it and I am quite accurate with it Something about me most people don't know: I can play the drums Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, Anthony Kim Nickname: Tarp. I got it from Brother David Migliorino, the principal, at school Favorite professional golfer: Phil Mickelson Course I would most like to play: TPC at Sawgrass Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 2 inches

Garrett Brewer, junior, Saxony Lutheran State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 89 at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best score ever: 81 at Cape Girardeau Country Club Best part of my game: Chipping Favorite club: 7-iron because no matter what, I always hit it pure Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: My dad, grandpa and Uncle JoJo Golf superstitions: I can never wear a hat and plaid shorts at the same time Favorite professional golfer: Camilio Villegas Course I would most like to play: St. Andrews or Bethpage Black Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 3 inches on No. 5 at Perryville Country ClubPhoto by David Vaeth

Adam Boehme, senior, Saxony Lutheran State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 91 at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best score ever: 91 at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best part of my game: Approach shots Favorite club: Driver because it's brand new Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: The other three state qualifiers from Saxony Lutheran Nickname: Spade, Bohemian. I got Bohemian because my last name sounds like it Favorite professional golfer: Tiger Woods Course I would most like to play: Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: About 4 feetPhoto by David Vaeth

Gunnar Knudtson, sophomore, Notre Dame State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 79 at the Class 3 District 1 tournament at Crown Pointe in Farmington, Mo. Best score ever: 73 at Cape Girardeau Country Club Best part of my game: Short game because I have a green in my back yard, so it should be a good part of my game Favorite club: 56-degree Titleist wedge Something about me most people don't know: I failed my driver's test Nicest course I've played: Robert Trent Jones in Alabama My fantasy foursome includes myself and: My dad, my uncle, Fred Couples Nickname: G-man. My dad started it and soon everyone was calling me that Golf superstitions: Two practice swings, always Favorite professional golfer: Dustin Johnson Course I would most like to play: Pebble Beach Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: I have one under my belt -- No. 3 at Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course

Drew Hosp, sophomore, Jackson State qualifier: Second time Best tournament score this year: 77 in the Jackson Invitational at Kimbeland Country Club Best score ever: 73 at Murder Rock Golf Club in Branson, Mo. Best part of my game: Putting Favorite club: Odyssey Sabertooth putter. It was a Christmas present from my brother and it makes money putts Something about me most people don't know: I got three 1 ratings at the state music contest Nicest course I've played: Murder Rock Golf Club in Branson, Mo. My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Ken Hosp, Jack Connell, Phil Mickelson Golf superstitions: Won't let my mom wash my white hat until the season is over. It's pretty dirty Favorite professional golfer: Phil Mickelson Course I would most like to play: Augusta National Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 2 inches

Collin Sprandel, freshman, Saxony Lutheran State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 89 in the Notre Dame Invitational at Bent Creek and the Farmington Invitational at Crown Pointe in Farmington, Mo. Best score ever: 74 at Kimbeland Country Club Best part of my game: Usually irons Favorite club: 8-iron because it is easy to hit Nicest course I've played: Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club near St. Louis My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Bear Grylls, Charles Barkley, Luke Mueller Nickname: Coco because when I was young, my cousins couldn't say my name right Course I would most like to play: Augusta National Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: About 2 feet

Corey Connell, sophomore, Central State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 79 in the Class 4 District 1 tournament at Aberdeen Golf Course in Eureka, Mo. Best score ever: 70 at Kimbeland Country Club Best part of my game: Driver Favorite club: 52-degree wedge because I hit it the most and best Something about me most people don't know: I'm naturally left-handed Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Jack Connell, Tiger Woods, Tiger Woods' wife Favorite professional golfer: Anthony Kim Course I would most like to play: St. Andrews Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: I lipped out

Jake Seabaugh, sophomore, Notre Dame State qualifier: First time Best tournament score this year: 80 Best score ever: 73 at Cape Girardeau Country Club Best part of my game: Driving Favorite club: 52-degree Nike SV Tour wedge. I use it all the time Something about me most people don't know: I used to ride sheep in rodeos Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Gunnar Knudtson, John Unterreiner, Jon Clements Golf superstitions: Pray Favorite professional golfer: Anthony Kim Course I would most like to play: Augusta National Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: 3 inches

Sean Martin, sophomore, St. Vincent State qualifier: Second time Best finish at state: Tied for 49th in Class 1 in 2009 Best tournament score this year: 77 in the Class 1 District 1 tournament at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best score ever: 77 at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best part of my game: Putting Favorite club: Putter because I can hit it straight Something about me most people don't know: My middle name is Russell Nicest course I've played: Twin Oaks My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Anthony Kim Nickname: Cupcake Favorite professional golfer: Tiger Woods Course I would most like to play: Augusta National

Tanner Werner, junior, Jackson State qualifier: Third time Best finish at state: Tied for second in Class 4 in 2008 Best tournament score this year: 71 at the SEMO Conference tournament at Dalhousie Golf Club and at the Class 4 District 1 tournament at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka, Mo. Best score ever: 68 at Rivercut in Springfield, Mo. Best part of my game: Short game Favorite club: 52-degree gap wedge Nicest course I've played: Dalhousie Golf Club My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Davey Favorite professional golfer: Tiger Woods Course I would most like to play: Augusta National Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: I've made one

Zach Vaeth, jr., Saxony Lutheran State qualifier: Third time Best finish at state: 33rd in Class 1 in 2008 Best tournament score this year: 82 in the Class 1 District 1 tournament at Ste. Genevieve Country Club Best score ever: 76 at Kimbeland Country Club Best part of my game: Mid-irons Favorite club: 6-iron because if I ever need a good shot, I can hit my 6-iron pure every time Something about me most people don't know: I have been playing golf since I was 5 Nicest course I've played: Missouri Bluffs Golf Course in St. Charles, Mo. My fantasy foursome includes myself and: Anthony Kim, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson Golf superstitions: Always put two black dots on my golf ball Favorite professional golfer: Zach Johnson Course I would most like to play: TPC Sawgrass Closest I've come to a hole-in-one: About 6 inches

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