2015-16 Women's Golf Roster
Killian Casson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Greenville, N.C.
- High School:
- Junius H. Rose
Fall 2016: Competed in two tournaments… Finished T-59 at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship… Was leading scorer on Carolina B-team at Ruth’s Chris Invitational… Best round was a 73 at Ruth’s Chris Invitational… Finished with a 76.50 stroke average
Fall 2015: Competed as an individual in the Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational
Prep: Competed on two Maryland State Teams ... On the American Team in the U.S. Wolrd Cup ... Maryland State Junior Champion ... earned a 3.4 GPA ... Part of the Anchor Club, National Honor Society, Dream Team, and Key Club
Personal: Parents are Dana and John Casson ... Dad played baseball at Ohio State
More on Casson
Why I chose Carolina: I chose Carolina because I loved the blend between diversity and classic tradition
My favorite pre-match ritual: Talking to my dad
The best thing about Coach Mann is: She believes in everyone's best. She encourages us all to be better than our best
The best thing about being a Tar Heel golfer: You are surrounded by people who work to make themselves better and others around them better
The best thing about going to school at Carolina is: There is so much to get involved in and so many resources to help us succeed both on and off the course
My advice for incoming freshman: Stay on top of your schedule. Finding the right balance is key
At 150 yards, I pull out my: 6-iron
My favorite club in my bag is my: 9-iron
My favorite golf course: French Creek in Everson, Penn.
I would rather practice for an hour on the driving range or putting green: The putting green, especially late at night
Person I would like to play a round of golf with: Miguel Angel Jiminez
My greatest sports moment: Winning the Maryland State Junior with my dad and grandparents watching
Career competitive round: 70 (-2) at Pinehurst #6 during the 2014 North and South Amateur
Favorite athlete: Aaron Kraft
Favorite golfer: Jason Day
Favorite place to be: With my family at our cottage on the St. Clair River in Michigan
If I could compete in any other sport on a collegiate level, it would be: Lacrosse because I have no clue how to play
Hobbies: Fishing, Skiing, anything on the water, any sport, photography, and finding new quotes
Post-school ambitions: I hope to be a professional golfer, successful business woman, and to have a family
If I could go on any reality TV show, I would go on: Dancing With The Stars. I love to dance even though it's not my best skill
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory
Favorite Emoji: 🐢
If I had to describe myself in one word it would be: Happy
Casson's Career Tournament Results
Fall 2015
Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational*..................................... 84-87-79-250 (94)
* Competed as an individual
