April 26, 2018
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Georgia Tech junior Tyler Joiner followed his brother, Jacob, to join the Yellow Jackets’ team in 2015, and has played nine events in his career. His best finish was a tie for 25th place at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, where he shot a final-round 64, his sophomore year. He plans to complete requirements for his bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering this spring.
Shoe size: 10
Roommates: Anton Serafini, Jacob Joiner
Three words that describe me: intellectual, reserved and reliable
Favorite late night snack: peanut buttered toast with banana on top
Favorite meal to cook: chicken curry
Favorite spot on campus: golf office
Favorite activity outside of golf: sleeping
Favorite TV channel: TBS
Celebrity crush: Emma Watson
Job I’d like outside of golf: chemical scientist
Favorite sports movie: “Greatest Game Ever Played”
Last movie I saw in the theater: “The Darkest Hour”
Top three songs on my music playlist: “Hannah Hunt” – Vampire Weekend, “Hairshirt” – R.E.M., “Fake Plastic Trees” – Radiohead
Best sports talent besides golf: Mensa
Best non-golf talent one of your teammates has: Anton Serafini – Olympic-style powerlifting
Favorite pro athlete: Russell Westbrook
Favorite pro team: Atlanta Falcons
Favorite other Georgia Tech sport to watch: basketball
Most memorable sports moment: shooting 64 at The Farm in sophomore year
Favorite golf course I have played: Augusta National
Golf course I would most like to play: Kauri Cliffs
Club or shot I’m most comfortable playing: mid-iron draw
Club or shot I need to work on the most: pitch shot
Best advice Coach Heppler has given you: “You have to keep the pride meter all the way up.”
What I like most about Georgia Tech golf: We have a lot of good guys.
Best table tennis player on the team: Benny Smith
Best dresser on the team: Tyler Strafaci
