Athlete Showcase: Dowagiac’s Greta Whitaker
Published 8:34 am Friday, September 15, 2017
Greta Whitaker is a sophomore on the Dowagiac golf team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
GW: Our team getting third in some jamborees.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
GW: Doing my worst on one of the easiest courses.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
GW: Both of my parents are my heroes because they have a huge impact in my life.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
GW: The first drive off the tee box.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
GW: Shoot way more than I should have on one hole.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
GW: I play with my dad a lot.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
GW: Volleyball.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
GW: They keep me active and help with my grades.
How would you give away $50,000?
GW: I would give it to a very good charity.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
GW: Western Michigan University.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
GW: Probably join more clubs.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
GW: Focus.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
GW: You do not have to putt.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
GW: That I had great sportsmanship even when I was not doing great.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
GW: Going a few strokes over par.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
GW: I read, because I just love it.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
GW: Athletic.