Fresno State Athletics
Bulldog Spotlight -- Dustin Smith
10/30/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Oct. 30, 2001
Golfer Dustin Smith has one top 10 finish and one top 20 finish this season. With the senior's help the Bulldogs have two wins this season and one second place finish. The Crescent City, Calif., native is a WAC Scholar-Athlete.
Q: If you had a Saturday that you didn't have to golf, what would you do?
A: I would probably study in the morning and then watch the Fresno State football game. After that I would take my girlfriend out for dinner and a movie.
Q: Study? On a Saturday?
A: Even if I don't want to, my mind tells me I have to do stuff. I don't let myself slack. It's hard to balance both. I have to set time aside to study, practice and keep my sanity.
Q: What are you majoring in?
A: Finance
Q: Why did you choose Finance?
A: I started to get into business stuff like the the market and maximizing money. I want to help people with their finances individually.
Q: How long have you been playing golf?
A: I've been playing since I was seven. When I was 12, my dad dropped me off at the golf course on his way to work.
Q: Would you play by yourself?
A: No, when you are that young, you just join up with whoever is playing there.
Q: When did you start playing competitively?
A: I started competing on my high school golf team.
Q: Do you admire any pro golfers?
A: I'm a fan of pro golf. I appreciate how good they are. There are so many great golfers out there.
Q: What are the expectations that you've set for your self on the team?
A: Nick and Jon are very highly thought of. I respect their playing. If I can keep up with them, I'll be alright. I also learned a lot from Ryan King, Dan Paniccia, and Todd Rose. I know Nick and Jon did.
Q: Do you play any other sports?
A: I was on my high school's basketball team. My dad was the varsity football and basketball coach.
