Nov. 1, 2007
Kristen Hendrix
Sophomore
Women's Golf
When did you start playing your sport?
When I was 15.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My dad and Dick Harmon, my swing coach who really turned me into a golfer, and Art Scarborough, my
current swing coach
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
It is great to compete in that atmosphere and be part of a team.
Favorite sport other than your own?
Skiing
After meeting Coach Ferdon, what was you first thought?
She was very, very nice.
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I listen to some good music and take a lot of deep breaths.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
I have a stuffed moose head that is full of quotes.
What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
Just listening to one of Sian's stories
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Tiger Woods and Adam Scott
What is the highlight of your sports career?
When I won the Texas Women's Amateur
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
In my first high school golf tournament, I teed off into a rock bridge and the ball went behind me into the crowd.
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
When Mr. Harmon passed away, emotionally that was very hard for me.
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against?
It's always good to play against Texas and Oklahoma is always good competition for us.
What is one thing Coach Ferdon always tells you?
Stay calm and breathe
What is your favorite team road trip?
We're always in the van so it's always entertaining.
Who is your biggest fan?
My family
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
The coach is great and I love the team.
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Never give up, because in golf you're always in it until you finish.
What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
Some of the rules
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Follow your heart, if you believe you can do something then do it
What are three words that describe you?
Fun, focused, friendly
What song is stuck in your head right now?
"Bohemian Like You"
What is your favorite T.V. show?
Grey's Anatomy
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I do not like seafood.
Name one thing you can't go a week without?
Peanut Chocolate Shake from Health Camp
What is your dream job?
To play in the LPGA or be a food critic
Best non-athletic talent?
Cooking
Favorite musical artists?
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Coldlplay, Fleetwood Mac
Biggest superstition?
If I play well one day then I'll eat the same breakfast from that day, but if I play badly then I'll eat something completely different
Biggest fear?
The darkness, anything in the darkness
Biggest pet-peeve?
Whining
Favorite food?
Food is my obsession.
Worst movie you've seen?
Catch and Release - it was absolutely terrible!
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Cars or Trucks?
I hate trucks
compiled by Daniel Patiño, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
