Ross Thomson
School: Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hilton Head, S.C.)
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.

 

 
 

Thomson File
● 2008 Atlanta Junior Golf Grand Champion - Boys Division
● Won Six Atlanta Junior Golf Tournaments this Summer
● Member of Team Atlanta for upcoming 2008 Atlanta-Kauai Team Challenge
● Atlanta Junior Golf member since 2008
● Has played International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) and Southern California PGA (SCPGA) events
● Has lived in California and Texas, before moving to Metro Atlanta with his family
● Was born in Johannesburg, South Africa
● Has been playing golf since age 10
                                                           
Dream Foursome: Ross, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods & his father
Hobbies: Fishing
Favorite Food(s): Biltong (a dried meat, which originated in South Africa)
Favorite School Subject(s): Math
Favorite Teacher(s): Mr. Chris Hill
Favorite Television Show(s)/Movie(s): Family Guy
Favorite Golfer(s): Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els
Favorite Golf Course(s): Spyglass Hill Golf Course (Pebble Beach, Calif.)
 

A Conversation with Ross Thomson
Are you working with any instructors now?
No, I have not been working with an instructor. 

How much do you practice?
I practice about two hours a day, between three and four times a week. I'll work on some chipping and putting, then I might play nine or 18 holes. Sometimes I may also go back to the range after playing to work on my swing.

What has your experience been like playing Atlanta Junior Golf events?
It has been fun. I have had a pretty good experience this year. The players are nice. The staff has been great and the tournaments are very well organized. I have had a lot of fun.

How has playing in the association helped your game?
It has given me more experience playing tournaments. Playing in the events has gotten me more prepared to play in other tournaments. It has been a great experience.

What was it like winning the Atlanta Junior Golf Grand Championship?
It felt good. I wanted to shoot lower, but I was pleased with the overall results. I was able to lower my scores after each round, so I felt really good about that.