University of Minnesota Athletics
1/31/2019 2:40:00 PM | Women's Golf
With the spring season set to begin this weekend, Gopher Sports will be featuring Q&As with each Minnesota women's golfer. Last in our series is senior Muyu Wu. Wu competed in tournament of the fall season to start her last year. As a junior, she finished the year second in scoring average (75.75), a figure which ranks 15th in program history and recorded three top-20 finishes. She also set career highs in round (69), tournament score, tournament score to par and finish in her junior year at the Minnesota Invitational with a two-under 214, which was good to tie for 13th. She also competed in every tournament as a sophomore and freshman, and finished her rookie year fifth on the team with a scoring average of 75.75, the lowest freshman mark in program history. Wu is one of three international students on the team and hails from Hangzhou, China, where she competed internationally from 2013-15.
Gopher Sports: How do you feel the fall season went and what will you take from it heading into spring?
Muyu Wu: The last fall was not my best semester, but I learned a lot on the mental side during the season. Heading into spring I would focus on getting myself excited and more aggressive on the course.
GS: As one of only two seniors on the team, what is it like to be in that role?
MW: I still cannot believe I am graduating in a few months. Being a senior on the team makes me feel more responsible and accountable. I wish everyone on the team could succeed on and off the course, and I am always here to help if anyone needs me.
GS: You are an international student. Now that you've been on campus for a while, what was the adjustment like and what is your favorite things about the states?
MW: Having a team definitely has helped me with learning another culture. I automatically had close friends when I first got here, which helped me to get used to the student life here. My favorite thing about studying in the states is having a chance to know such a diverse culture.
GS: The new John W. Mooty Golf Facility recently opened for both University teams. What does that mean to you and to the program?
MW: I cannot say how appreciative we are for having this amazing facility, it is truly a dream come true. It gives us a new home which would strengthen our golf techniques and the team culture at the same time.
GS: Looking back, what made you choose Minnesota and what has been your favorite memory?
MW: I chose Minnesota because of Coach Redman. I believe she could lead me to be a better golfer and a better person by her experience. I cannot tell a moment that's my favorite one, since I have enjoyed every day with my team.
GS: What is one thing Gophers fans should know about you?
MW: I have never had a hole-in-one! And I cannot wait to get one, hopefully in this season, ha!
Gopher Sports: How do you feel the fall season went and what will you take from it heading into spring?
Muyu Wu: The last fall was not my best semester, but I learned a lot on the mental side during the season. Heading into spring I would focus on getting myself excited and more aggressive on the course.
GS: As one of only two seniors on the team, what is it like to be in that role?
MW: I still cannot believe I am graduating in a few months. Being a senior on the team makes me feel more responsible and accountable. I wish everyone on the team could succeed on and off the course, and I am always here to help if anyone needs me.
GS: You are an international student. Now that you've been on campus for a while, what was the adjustment like and what is your favorite things about the states?
MW: Having a team definitely has helped me with learning another culture. I automatically had close friends when I first got here, which helped me to get used to the student life here. My favorite thing about studying in the states is having a chance to know such a diverse culture.
GS: The new John W. Mooty Golf Facility recently opened for both University teams. What does that mean to you and to the program?
MW: I cannot say how appreciative we are for having this amazing facility, it is truly a dream come true. It gives us a new home which would strengthen our golf techniques and the team culture at the same time.
GS: Looking back, what made you choose Minnesota and what has been your favorite memory?
MW: I chose Minnesota because of Coach Redman. I believe she could lead me to be a better golfer and a better person by her experience. I cannot tell a moment that's my favorite one, since I have enjoyed every day with my team.
GS: What is one thing Gophers fans should know about you?
MW: I have never had a hole-in-one! And I cannot wait to get one, hopefully in this season, ha!
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