Division III Week Student Spotlight - Tyler Bjorgum

Name: Tyler Bjorgum

Year: Freshman

Sport: Men's Golf

Major: Exercise Science-Pre-OT/AT

Hometown: Gulf Shores, Ala.

Why did you choose Huntingdon?

I chose Huntingdon because of the small and at home feel that this campus offers. I thought this was the best place for me to grow in the game of golf and in my education.

What are your pre-game rituals?

Before every round, I put 4 tees and a ball marker in my pocket. I also mark my golf ball with a red number 12 and a red line. The red is for Huntingdon and 12 is the number I wore in high school sports.

What is your favorite place to eat in Montgomery and why?

La Zona. It is good food and a great place to go with some friends.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

Dr. Claire Bridges. I have her for Motor Behavior and her class is always fun and interesting.

What class challenged you the most and why?

Chemistry. It is just straight up hard.

What is your favorite/least Coach Goodyear/Coach Lowery workout?

My favorite workout is when we get to do bench and target squat. My least favorite workout is when we have to do Lucky Triple 7's.

If you could play a second sport at Huntingdon, what would it be and why?

Basketball. Basketball is just as big in my life as golf is. I played basketball all through middle school and high school and I love the game.

What are your plans after Huntingdon?

I plan to go to athletic training school and play golf as a grad transfer. After grad school, I want to become an athletic trainer at the college or high school level.

How did you end up at Huntingdon? Recruiting process, visits, academics, etc.

Coach Schreyer recruited me through high school. I came and visited the school once with Coach and committed to play golf here on the spot.

How is Huntingdon preparing you for your career?

The unique thing about Huntingdon is that you get more 1 on 1 help because of the small class sizes which help me grasp the concepts that will help me in the real world.

What is your favorite spot on campus and why?

The green. It is very peaceful and a fun spot to hang with some friends.