Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Sandra kruse, David kruse
Siblings: Kristina Kruse,(twin) Karmen Kruse 21, Kasey Kruse(passed away 8 months ago) Karissa Kruse (25) Andy Weimer (35)
Career Highlight: Breaking the 9 holes school record, 18 hole school record, winning Player of the Year in conference, leading the Sheboygan and State day 1 after the first day.

At what age did you start playing your main sport?

Seven.

Who introduced you to the sport?
My father.

Has this always been your favorite sport?
No, I played hockey growing up when I was younger but quit at the age of 13 to focus on golf.

What aspects of your sport do you value the most?
I value putting since it is the difference from good players and great players.

In your opinion, what is the best part about being on a team?
Meeting new freinds and having thoese freinds to play outside of school athletics with.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?

Hasn’t been really difficult at all since in school I listen and pay attention pretty good.

What is the most challenging aspect of your sport that most people don’t realize?
The mental aspect, just from working on your game for eight hours a day and having a tournament the next day and playing super badly and seeing no improvement.

How do you deal with the pressure of a big game?
I just focus on that I did all I did to prepare for my tournament and now just go out there and play and do the best I can and focus on one shot at a time.

If you could instantly master any other sport, which would you choose and why?
Hockey, just because I played it growing up and loved it.

Outside of sports, how do you enjoy spending your free time?
Playing video games, working out, hanging with freinds.

What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Going to Texas for a golf tournament.

What is one thing you’ve always wanted to try, but have never gotten the chance to yet?
Skydiving.

What is one song in your playlist that gets you pumped up before a game?
Hall of Fame.

Favorite game day beverage?
Fwago blue raspberry.

What is something you’re excited to experience after high school (sports or in general)?
Play golf at Eau Claire and hangout with the team.

Plans for the future?

Committed to Eau Claire for golf. My major is business. I’d like to either try to go pro in golf or start a YouTube channel for golf or take over my dad’s buisness.