Name: Kelly Merkel
Classification: Junior
Major: HPSS
Hometown: Columbia, Tenn.
Do you have a nickname? What is it?
Merk
What is something most people might not know about you?
I can wiggle my ears.
What is your favorite color?
Blue
What motivates you to work hard?
Pride
What movie can you watch over and over?
Anchorman
What was your first job?
Softball umpire
If you could travel back in time, what year would you travel to?
1969
How would your friends describe you?
Chill
What is your favorite thing about playing golf?
Everything, honestly
What are some of your interests outside of your sport?
Music
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I’m not sure yet, hopefully still golfing.
Who knows you the best?
Sarah Needleman (teammate) and my dad
How many languages you speak?
1
If there was a dance battle between your teammates, who would win?
Either Imani or Amelia
What teammate pushes everybody to go harder?
Sarah
Who is the funniest teammate?
Imani
Who would you want to play in a movie about your life?
Jennifer Lawrence
Are you related to anyone famous?
Nope
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?
Invisibility
Who is your favorite professional golf athlete?
Nancy Lopez
Who do you look up to?
My dad and my coach
What do you like most about TSU?
The people I’ve met.
What goals do you want to accomplish while at TSU?
Graduate with at least a 3.5 GPA
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