This weekend, DePauw men's golf shot 584 at the Wabash College Fall Classic. The Tigers came in first place at the tournament, beating Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology by four strokes. Senior Charlie Castino shot 145, coming in third at the Classic. For his performance, he earned this week's Tiger of the Week award. We caught up with Castino, a Noblesville, Ind. native, before this weekend's DePauw Small College Classic. Here's what Castino had to say:
TDP Sports: Best moment of the season thus far?
Charlie Castino (CC): Winning this last tournament as a team
TDP Sports: What did you think about this weekend's performance?
CC: I think as a team it was a great step in the right direction. It was great seeing [first-years] play, its a big step in right direction.
TDP Sports: Which first-year on the team reminds you most of yourself your first year at DePauw?
CC: I would say Stu [Alvey]. He's from the same hometown, he's pretty outgoing and driven and I think he has a lot of talent. He's also nice and down to earth, which I hope I was as a freshman.
TDP Sports: What's the program's biggest improvement? What do you still need to improve on?
CC: Over the last four years, there's been more sense of morale. We're going into tournaments more positive, and that's reflected in the scores. What I see a lot of other teams do that we don't is practicing on our own time. The best teams in the country find time to do that.
TDP Sports: What are you most looking forward to for the rest of the season?
CC: I'm looking forward to the hopeful opportunity to compete at nationals.
TDP Sports: Who's your professional idol?
CC: John Daly. He's dresses uniquely and has a great attitude for the game.