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Editor’s note: Daniel Wax is a senior who has played for the DU golf team since 2006. Wax has the best single round average this season for the golf team. He was a part of last year’s SBC championship team. Wax believes he has potential to be a pro-golfer after he graduates.
Zac D’Argonne: What have been your greatest accomplishments as a Pioneer athlete?
Daniel Wax: Being a senior and approaching graduation, I often look back on my years as a Pioneer with great memories. This year when I won the individual crown in Palm Springs at the Wyoming tournament was my biggest accomplishment. It gave me a great boost of confidence, and I proved to myself I could compete at the highest level. It is a memory that I can share with my teammates for the rest of our lives.
ZD: How did you become a leader on your team at DU, even though golf is an individual sport?
DW: Golf is by far an individual sport and if I perform well as an individual it can only benefit the team as a whole. So the best way to lead is by my work ethic and performance on the course.
ZD: After finishing second as a team at the SBC tournament, where do you go from here?
DW: Last year I finished second at the SBC’s and this year was a big disappointment for me. I had high expectations and just had an off week. However, my roommate and best friend Espen Kofstad held us up this year by winning the individual title.
ZD: Do you have plans to continue playing golf after college?
DW: After college I am planning on turning pro. I am in the process of putting together a schedule for the summer and going to see how it goes from there. I’m very excited to play on my own and move to the next level. I feel like I am ready to bring my game to the next level.
ZD: What was your greatest moment on the golf team?
DW: My greatest moment on the golf team was winning the Sun Belt Conference Championship last year as a team.
The entire trip was great and it was a must win to extend our season which made it extra special.
Winning as a team is something special because it brought me closer to my teammates and gave us a bond and memory that will last forever.
