E8 Spotlight: Audrey Clarke
The Empire 8 Conference is full of talented student-athletes and the E8 Spotlight is one way for fans to get to know them.
Audrey Clarke (Churchville, NY/Churchvill-Chili) is a junior women’s golfer at Elmira College and majors in Mathematics.
Why did you choose to attend Elmira? Ichoose to attend Elmira because of the size. I really liked how small and connected the campus is.
What has been the greatest part of your experience as a college athlete? Playing my freshman year with my brother and having him by my side to encourage me.
Who has been the most influential person during your athletic career? My brother, Evan Clarke, he taught me the ropes and kept me confident.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully on the golf course enjoying a round with co-workers.
What do you like most about competing in the E8? Everyone really knows each other. It’s so small so I always know whom I am going to be playing with each round.
What do you do in your spare time? I enjoy horseback riding and hanging out with my family.
Top 3 things on your bucket list? Go play a famous golf course. Show my horse at a rated level. Travel overseas.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I had no plans to play golf in college.
Invite four famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party: Jim Furyk, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson and George Morris.
Rapid Fire questions
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite band/musician: Luke Bryant
Favorite TV show: My so Called Life
Favorite Movie: Divergent
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
Favorite place to visit: The stable
Can’t live without: Food
Pet Peeve: People chewing loudly
Celebrity Dream Date: Luke Bryant