Hailey Ingleson played to impress in the Western Invitational golf tournament last Thursday and Friday.
Ingleson won gold on Thursday by carding a five-over par score of 77. On Friday, she again captured gold with a three-over par 75, helping the Gaels win their third team title in a row. The performance wasn’t surprising considering Ingleson’s already successful start to the season with two gold medals and one silver in previous tournaments. The second-year economics student said she’s proud to have contributed to the Gaels’ success.
“It feels good to contribute to the team and also succeed as an individual,” she said. “Last year we could never beat Western, so it’s exciting to be able to come first. Hopefully we can keep it up for the rest of the season.”
Ingleson said she was encouraged by all the and encouragement she received.
“They were all really excited and ive” she said. “Everyone was happy for me.”
When Ingleson was in Grade nine, she said she picked up golf as a way to bond with family and friends.
“Both my parents and my brother, and one of my best friends all golfed,” she said. “I kind of had nothing to do when they were all golfing, so I started going with them.”
Looking back on her years of training, Ingleson said concentration and comfort are the important elements incompetition.
“A lot of it is mental, and you just have to be focused on the actual day.”
Although she manages to keep up with the stress of maintaining her sport and her classes, Ingleson said it can be hard. “It’s a lot of work,” she said. “Last week I missed two days so it’s a lot to try and keep up with.”
Ingleson said she’s undecided between a post-grad in law or finance upon achieving her economics degree, adding that although she’ll always play golf as a hobby, it will never be her career.
-Kate Portner-Gartke
1)What’s your favorite team in any sport?
I’m a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
2)Which superhero do you have the most in common with?
I have no idea.
3)Boxers or briefs?
Boxers.
4)What’s on your iPod right now?
I play more hip-hop and upbeat stuff.
5)What’s your hidden talent?
Hidden talents?? I don’t think I have any hidden talents, I’m not talented!
6)If you were a dancer, would you do ballet or break dancing?
Break dancing. I’m not very graceful.
7)Mullets or Mohawks?
Mohawks.
8)Italian or Greek food?
Italian.
9)Who’s your celebrity crush?
Nathan Scott from . I don’t know his actual name.
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