Featured Athlete: Darby Deans

Sport: Golf | Grade: 11 | Years Played: 6

Height: 5’6″
Fav Pre game meal: PB & J
Hype Song: Doesn’t have one
Fav quote: Doesn’t have one
Inspiration: Parents
Future Job: Doesn’t know yet

Wingspan: What is your favorite course to play?
Deans: “My favorite course to play is Stonebridge Ranch because it’s different than other courses around here.”

Wingspan: What’s the strongest part of your game?
Deans: “Probably my long game.”

Wingspan: Who’s your favorite professional golfer and why?
Deans: “I like Lexi Thompson because she hits it really long.”

Wingspan: What got you into golf?
Deans: “My dad got me into golf.”

Wingspan: Where do you think golf will take you for your future?
Deans: “Hopefully I’ll play golf in college and see where it goes from there.”

Wingspan: What is your best memory from playing golf?
Deans: “Being on the Liberty team and going to state all three years”

Wingspan: What are the common injuries for a golfer and how do you avoid it?
Deans: “Some people get back injuries and we can avoid them by making sure you have the right techniques so you don’t put the wrong pressure on yourself.”

Wingspan: If you weren’t in golf, what other sport would you play and why?
Deans: “I’d probably be in cheer because I use to do that but I had to give it up so I can focus on golf.”

Wingspan: How do you plan to pursue golfing in the future?
Deans: “Hopefully go to college and play golf there.”