Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Bryce Smith
NAME: Bryce Smith
PARENTS: Jerry and Lisa Smith
SIBLINGS: Ross Smith
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: History
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Playing golf
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Mercy Me
FAVORITE MOVIE: Seven Days in Utopia
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Get Smart
FAVORITE TOY WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE KID: Hot Wheels
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? To play professional golf or become a minister.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? My grandfather (PaPa) and my youth minister, Bro. Doug Goodman; they’ve both taught me about life, how to be a Christian man, and a follower of Christ.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT GOLF? The challenge it gives you to strve to become better with every stroke.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? While this season has had its ups and downs, it has been a growing season, and I am growing for the betterment of myself and my game.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR? My approach shots and putting; I have just been sticking it close and making putts.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Our team has a strong drive to become better with every stroke. If we can keep the attitude and focus and keep grinding, we will definitely be successful.
TALK ABOUT YOUR GAME NOW; WHAT ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO DO? I really seem to be able to buckle down when it counts, sticking it close and making putts can only add to and save a performance on the course.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON IN PRACTICE? I work primarily on improving accuracy with wedges and long irons.
FAVORITE CLUB? WHY? My favorite club is my seven iron because I’m able to control it well and I rarely miss with it.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH PLAYING GOLF FOR BRYANT HIGH, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT IT? The greatest thing about playing on a team is the brotherly bond that is created between each team member. A brotherhood is not just for the now. They are good friends who will always have each other’s backs, no matter what. That’s really a value and attitude you can carry with your throughout life.
