Landon Burns/The Rider
Freshman and Laredo native Catherine Flores is a member of the UTRGV Women’s Golf Team. During her time at John B. Alexander High School, she lettered in golf and helped her team qualify for the regional tournament, as well as had two consecutive summers in which she won all her tournaments. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated at the top 5% of her class.
Q: When you were younger, what job did you want? How does that compare to your current major?
A: “I always wanted to be a dentist for the longest time, but then, since I started getting into golf more and I saw a lot of injuries happening, I changed into the [physical therapy] route, because I know how important it is to get athletes back on the field.”
Q: What is your favorite piece of media?
A: “I like scary movies a lot. I think that’s my favorite genre.”
Q: Do you have a favorite scary movie? Why?
A: “Definitely ‘The Conjuring 3.’ I love the plot. I think it’s so interesting, and it’s just really good to follow.”
Q: What is the difference between a game and a sport?
A: “I think a game is understanding everything that goes into a component, and a sport is, like, having a special skill in that one thing you play.”
Q: Do you ever meet up with teammates outside of practice?
A: “Yeah, we’re really close. We hang out a lot. We love to go to [the University] Draft House and eat or we go to the Rec [building] sometimes, and we like to play other sports. We play basketball sometimes.
Q: What has been your most exciting experience in the last few years?
A: “I think it’s been traveling to our most recent tournament in Beaumont, Texas. I thought the course was really pretty, and it was nice to see another college and their course they like to practice at and the scenery.”
Q: If you couldn’t be an athlete anymore, what would you do with the available time?
A: “I think I would pick up more time in a PT clinic since I really have an interest for it, and I think I love seeing the smile on athletes’ faces when they are able to get good rehab and get back up on the field.”
–Compiled by Landon Burns
