Athlete of the Week: Alex Gomia, Monroe High School

Name: Alex Gomia

School: Monroe

Sport: Golf

Class: 2020

Age: 15

Claim to fame: Golf

Bet you didn’t know: I have a pet lizard.

Toughest opponent/why: Myself. It is easy to get frustrated with yourself.

Favorite book: The Big Miss

Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore

Favorite TV show: Impractical Jokers

Favorite musical artist/song: Too many to list

Favorite pro athlete/why: Peyton Manning. He’s the best.

Favorite smell: When dinner is ready.

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak

Game-day rituals: Marking my golf balls

Person who would play me in a movie/why: Adam Sandler. He’s funny.

Words you live by: “Ace Run” — Jacob Watkins

Biggest influence/why: My dad and my swing coach. They both have made me realize what hard work can get you.

I am most annoyed by: My brother

I can’t live without: My golf clubs

Most embarrassing moment: I was playing laser tag at The Web and ripped my pants.

In 10 years, I’ll be: On the PGA Tour

Best thing about golf: Success and making new friends

Worst thing about golf: Losing

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Onions

Favorite junk food: Pizza

Favorite school subject: Science

Last DVD or video game I bought: Madden 18

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Jordan Spieth

Love to trade places for a day with: Justin Thomas

When I’m bored, I like to: Play golf or video games

On your bedroom walls: Oregon Ducks Fatheads

Talent I’d most like to have: Cooking

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