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Drew Mendoza

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    5/3/2018
  • Sport
    Men's Golf
  • Bio
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Junior
Manitou Springs, Colorado


Why did you chose Central?

I was recruited here to play golf and  Central certainly had the most to offer. I knew I wanted to play golf in college and this was the best option for me.

Favorite professor and why?

Professor George. He is super chill and really fun in class.

Who are your go-to musical artists?

Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala

You’re majoring in economics because?

Learning how our economy turns its gears has always interested me.

Toughest hole at Bos Landen

14. its a 3-shot par five with absolutely no forgiveness from tee shot to your final putt, however many strokes it may be.

What song best describes your work ethic?
 
Young Blood, The Districts 

What are your pet peeves or interesting things about you that you dislike?

Driving slow in the left lane or just driving slowly in general. The left lane is for passing, bro

The thing you miss the most about Colorado?

The climate and mountains. I have never appreciated that more in my life now that I live somewhere else. it’s a treat to go back home.

Best course you’ve ever played

Eisenhower golf course at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Trump National in Palos Verdes, California and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.

What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?

Menudo, which is a cow’s stomach. 

Favorite TV Show

South Park

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central golf?

I’ve never been around and have gotten to know a group people my age that love to play golf as much as I do. it was always my dad and I, pretty much all the time, playing golf together until I came to Central.

“Ten years from now I’ll...”

Be the head pro of a golf course.

Favorite food from Central Market

Fresh cookie tuesday, for sure.

 
 


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