May 13, 2004

BEAR FACTS Archive

Josefin Svenningsson
Women's Golf
Sophomore

When did you start playing golf?
When I was 6 years old.

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My sisters: Ida (16), Emelie (21, twin sister) and Hanna-Sofia (24)

Who is the greatest opponent you have ever played against?
My sister Emelie

If you could play against anyone in history, who would it be?
Annika Sorenstam (LPGA)

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Teammates and traveling.

If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Tennis

After meeting Coach Ferdon, what was you first thought?
She is nice and fun.

Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
Home

What is the best course you have ever played in?
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, North Carolina

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Winning the 2003 Adidas Invitational.

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
My sister was here.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Religion

Who is your favorite professor?
Dr. Sadler (Religion)

What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Bear Ridge facility

What is one thing you want to accomplish in college outside of sports?
Be a good student.

What CD is in your player right now?
Counting Crows

Name one television series you won't miss.
Frasier

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
Mini-disk player and sunglasses.

What is your advice to youngsters?
Have fun in practice.

What is your favorite fast food?
Subway

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Living so far from my family.

If you had $50, how would you spend it?
Shopping and shoes.

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Coffee

What is the worst job you ever had?
Picking up trash for my golf team back home.

Ice Cream or Yogurt?
Ice Cream

Movies or TV?
Movies

Surf or Ski?
Ski

Burger or Pizza?
Pizza

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes

compiled by Whitney Rogers, Athletic Media Relations student assistant