Radnor golfer Brynn Walker is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week

The Red Raider junior golfer led the Central League in scoring this season, earned medalist honors at the Central League Tournament and won the PIAA East Regional and PIAA State Girls’ Championship. This was her third straight trip to States. She has committed to play golf for the University of North Carolina.

Main Line Media News: Who is your favorite golfer, and why? Is there a golfer whose game you try to pattern your own after?

Brynn Walker: My favorite golfer is Paula Creamer. Our games aren’t very similar, but I really admire the way she handles herself on the golf course. She’s got fire in her, but presents herself in a very classy and sportsmanlike manor. I try to handle myself the same way she does whether I’m succeeding or failing. My favorite men’s player is Adam Scott. Our games are very similarly so I often watch him and find different elements of his game that I can add to mine.

Main Line Media News: What aspect of your game are you currently working on the most?

Brynn Walker: I am always trying to improve on my putting, especially my lag putting. It is one of the weakest parts of my game, so I think if I can improve on that it will really help me shoot lower scores. Also, I do most of my work on improving the mechanics of my swing and physical fitness in the off season, so that is what I am starting to focus more on.

Main Line Media News: Who have been your top golf mentors, and what has been the most important thing each of them taught you?

Brynn Walker: My biggest mentor has been my brother, Ryan. He introduced me to the game when I was 8 so I owe a lot of thanks to him. He has continued to help me out and support me throughout my golf career. Ryan is still competitively playing so he understands what it is like and it is always nice to talk about different parts of our game or after rounds… It’s somewhat comforting. Another mentor of mine is my Dad. Although he picked up the game the same time I did, he has been a tremendous help. He has always been an athlete so he knows how if feels to be in my shoes and can talk me through all types of circumstances. He’s always there helping me to improve and grow as a golfer and a person. Overall, my family has been my biggest support.

Main Line Media News: What, to you, has been the highlight of your golf career to date outside of Radnor? Can you share with us your most vivid memory of that highlight?

Brynn Walker: I have several golf memories that come to mind, but two of my favorites were my first AJGA win and my first USGA event that I qualified for. This past July, I won my first AJGA at Huntington Valley. It had been a big goal of mine fore the past two years, so it felt really good to finally achieve my goal. This past summer I played at the U.S. Girls Junior in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it was a really great experience to help me learn and grow as a player. I also was very impressed by the quality of the event and how well the USGA conducted it.

Main Line Media News: You will be playing golf for University of North Carolina. What attracted you to Chapel Hill? What do you think you’d like to major in? Is there a career path that currently interests you?

Brynn Walker: There are many different aspects of Chapel Hill that made my decision really easy. I really love my coach. We get along very well and we easily connect and relate to each other. Another aspect that was very important was the team. I stayed with the girls for two nights and was able to spend a lot of time with them. They were all so nice to me and the type of people I want to surround myself with. Although some of them may not be there when I am, it gave me a good idea of what type of people Carolina attracts. Obviously, the prestigious golf program was a big factor in my decision. It is a great program that I think will really fit me well. With all of these aspects and many more it is very easy to see why I chose Carolina! As a career, I hope to graduate from UNC and play on the LPGA tour. Right now I am considering majoring in communications. I would love to do sports broadcasting after my golf career is over.

Main Line Media News: Do you participate in any extracurricular activities at Radnor outside of golf? What sparked your interest in these activities?

Brynn Walker: I participate in youth group, Radnor Service Board, and The National Honors Society. I participate in youth group to meet more people and participate in my church community. I joined the Service Board as a way to give back to the community. I recently joined the National Honors Society to be a part of an organization that helps develop well rounded young men and women. My freshman year at Radnor I played on the varsity basketball team. However, I made the decision to stop playing and focus solely on golf.

Brynn Walker’s favorites

Book: The Fault in Our Stars.

Author: Nicholas Sparks.

TV show: Friends.

Pre-match pump-up song: “Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band. I always listen to country, so before a round I stick to what I’m used to. I don’t really want a song that will get my adrenaline going, I’d rather have one that calms me down and puts everything into perspective.’

Historical figure: Ben Hogan.

Team: Phillies.

Travel destination: Stowe, Vt.

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