20 Questions with Gracie Dyer

20 Questions with a Saints Athlete: Grace Dyer 

The freshman from Tacoma, Washington was recently named Saint Martin’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee president and is currently majoring in business. Dyer and the women's golf team open the season today with a tournament at Puget Sound and head to California this weekend. I had a chance to catch up with Grace this week before she hit the links.

What is your most embarrassing athletic moment?

I was walking in a tournament in high school, talking with other girls and I wasn’t paying attention and I tripped face down in a bunker.

If you could change one rule in your sport what would it be?

There should be foot wedges allowed.

What is the one item you always take with you on the road?

A lucky brush tee that I always keep in my bag. 

What is your first memory you have playing your sport?

When I was four I used to go to the course with my family and walk and every hole I didn’t complain my parents would give me an M&M. 

What is one of your pregame rituals or routines?

I listen to the same playlist on my iPod.

What one word best describes you in your opinion?

Straightforward  

Who is your favorite professor you have had at SMU?

Dr. Rex Casillas who teaches history.

What is one fear you have that people might not know about you?

Deathly afraid of rats.

What is your favorite road trip to take?

Going to Kona, Hawaii. I’ve already started the countdown for next year.  

What is your most prized possession with no value?

My stuffed Piglet 

Who is the best prankster on the team?

Head coach Bob Grisham 

What are the reasons you decided to come to SMU?

I really like the class sizes and the travel schedule as well as head coach Grisham.

What it your best non-athletic talent?

Remembering song lyrics.

How do you want people at SMU to remember you?

As the new SAAC president I want to have more positive athlete support. 

What is the hardest class you have taken at SMU?

Statistics 

What is your nickname?

Gracie

What is one major sporting event would you like to attend?  
The Masters Golf Tournament on the 14^th hole.

What is one song on your iPod that would surprise people? 
Phantom of the Opera

What is one thing you wish you knew how to do? 
Juggle the golf ball on the golf club.

Other than your own, what is your favorite Saints team to watch play? 
Men’s basketball

Check out Kyle's Korner tomorrow for 20 questions with an SMU men's golfer.

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