Central College Athletics

Lincoln Eighmy
Indianola, Iowa
Class of 2027

Why did you chose Central?

I chose Central for a few reasons: It was a place that I was close to family, but far enough where it was my own experience. The class sizes where also a big deal to me, because I want to know my professors and for them to know me.

Favorite professor and why?

Favorite professor is easily John Roslien. He's a really cool guy that knows a lot and has some awesome stories. He's also a pretty good advisor.

You’re majoring in kinesiology because?

I am majoring in Kinesiology because it combines my desire to help people in a medical standpoint with my love for athletics.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

Besides golf, I am also involved in InterVarsity. It's a group that meets once a week that does bible study, scripture reading, events, and more. I have been involved with them my entire time at Central, and it has been a great way to meet awesome people and connect with God.

Who are your go-to musical artists?

Hippo Campus, look em up. Try them when you're walking to class and it's nice out.

How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

Being at Central has made me see better what I want in life. I feel like I have a much better understanding on how I can get to where I want to go now compared to before I started college. This comes from the professors who love what they teach, and the other people that help me explore what I want to do after college.

Which club out of your bag do you trust the most?

The gap wedge has rarely done me wrong, very handy club to have with many different shots I can hit with it. My 58 degree is proving itself as well but still has some work to do. It hasn't been as versatile of a club, but it has been more reliable on the tricker shots.

What is your favorite quote/saying and why?

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."  - Steve Prefontaine 
The quote speaks to everybody, not just athletes. We all have something we want to get better at or strive for, and this helps relate to that feeling.

Favorite course you’ve ever played?

My favorite course would be the Old Course in St. Andrews. Played it with my grandpa and it was simply an experience that I will never have again.

Favorite TV Show

Easy, Parks and Rec. Not a single bad episode and I'm currently on my second watch through.

What’s it like to play for Coach Blasi?

Playing for Blasi is an incredible experience. He truly does want the best for me and helps me grow as a golfer and a better person. My mental game has been one of my greatest weaknesses as a golfer, and he has done so much to help improve it. He does this through breaking down how to think through rounds or shots, and how to better react when something doesn't go my way.

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

The competitiveness on the team is my favorite aspect about it. These guys truly have made me a better golfer just by how good they are at the game. Hopefully, I've given them the same effect or at least will later on down the line. 

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

10 years from now I hope to be done with medical school and being a Sports Medicine Physician working with athletes of all skill ranges and sports. Even if it's just some older folks who just want to be healthier, I will help so many people get back to being active and doing what they love.

Favorite food from Central Market

CTO pancakes. Made perfect every time. Honestly my top 5 is probably filled with different CTO foods, but I will always get the pancakes.

Bucket list

Break 60, get married, and solve a rubik's cube without a video on how to do it sitting next to me.