On Tap with ... Augie Bloom
21.05.12
Sophomore Augie Bloom is on the men's tennis team, playing at No. 2 or No. 3 for the Tigers. He has been key for Princeton this season after a solid freshman year when he was awarded second-team All-Ivy. Bloom spoke with the 'Prince' about golf, his teammates' catchphrases and how no one can touch his rackets pre-match.
Q: Do you have an athletic role model?
A: I guess my role model would be Tiger Woods, just because I love playing golf. I play golf whenever I can when I’m not playing tennis, and I feel like he’s completely changed the sport. I’m a huge fan of his, even after all the scandals and stuff, so Tiger Woods is probably my athletic role model.
Q: So, if you could be fantastic at any other sport, what would it be?
A: Probably golf. You can ask my teammates — I’m totally obsessed with golf. I always play as much as I can in the summers when I’m back home, and over winter break I’m usually out in California or Arizona playing golf with friends or family. I play with someone who’s caddied for Tiger Woods. I guess that’s the closest connection I’ve ever had to him.
Source: The Daily Princetonian