This week, the Clarion sat down with golfer Chris Korte.

Q: What year are you and how old are you?

A: I am a sophomore and am 19 years old.

Q: What is your major?

A: I am a biology major and a chemistry and music minor.

Q: Where are you from?

A: My hometown is Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Q: How and when did you begin playing golf?

A: I began playing golf in sixth grade when my parents sent me to a golf and tennis camp.

Q: Before college, were there any significant tournaments you participated in?

A: Before college, the two biggest tournaments I played in were the USGA US Amateur Public Links and the Callaway Junior World Championship.

Q: What made you come to DU?

A: I came to DU because I loved the campus, coaching staff and golf program and it is such a great school academically.

Q: What has been the highlight of your college career so far?

A: So far, the highlight of my college career has been having three top five finishes so far and winning the Colorado State Amateur last summer.

Q: What are your goals for the rest of this season?

A:  For the rest of the season, my goal is to win first place in a tournament and for the team to go to regionals, which would require winning the conference.

Q: Other than golf, what is something you enjoy doing?

A: I enjoy playing the piano and guitar and snowboarding.