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Oregon State Q&A: Brandon Eyre
June 27, 2024 | Men's Golf
Brandon Eyre is an upcoming senior with the Oregon State men's golf team who hails from nearby Salem. He starred at West Salem High School, lettering in golf, football and basketball.
Eyre has played in 59 rounds during his time in Corvallis, posting two top-10 finishes, including a win at the 2021 Husky Invitational. That just so happened to be his first collegiate event.
Eyre recently participated in a Q&A with OSUBeavers.com. Here's what he had to say.
Do you remember the first time you stepped on the Oregon State campus and what it meant to you?
Brandon Eyre: The first time I stepped on the OSU campus was when I was young and went to my first Beaver football game. I remember the feeling of experiencing the beaver atmosphere at the time and how I thought it was so cool and exciting.
When did you know you wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level? What drew you to it?
BE: It wasn't until my later years of high school that I knew I wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level. The reason I was drawn to it was because I loved that it gives me an opportunity to push myself in many ways and compete at the sport I love.
What's one thing you wish more people knew about men's golf and what it takes to be competitive?
BE: Golf is one of the few sports where you are individually competing against many people and outright winning can be rare. It is also one of the few sports where you are the only one accountable for your score and performance. Golf is special in that way because it teaches me the importance of holding myself accountable within my work ethic and the effort I put into it. To be competitive in golf, you need to be honest with yourself at all times about what parts of your game need improvement and hold yourself accountable for working hard in those areas. Whether it is course management, in the gym, putting, driving, etc., the only person in control of those things is yourself. I think that's a really cool part about the game.
If you could change one rule about golf, what would it be and why?
BE: I can't really think of a rule to change.
What does it mean to you to wear the Orange and Black?
BE: To me, wearing orange and black means that I am representing Oregon State and everyone affiliated with Oregon State. It means that when I step up on the first tee or walk into a classroom, I am going to give it my best effort to do the best I can.
If you could pick any other sport to play, what would it be and why?
BE: If I could pick any other sport to play it would be football. I grew up playing football and played up until my sophomore year in high school. I would've played longer but I broke my wrist late in high school. I would play football because it is such an exciting game.
What drives you to succeed?
BE: Right now, what drives me to succeed in golf are my teammates and my coaches. I have been very blessed to be where I am at and who I have as teammates and as coaches. I wouldn't trade anyone to have someone else in my circle. When I am practicing, especially during the times where I don't have as much energy, I think about them and the fact that they are counting on me to put the work in in order for our team to succeed. I have had a lot of self motivation my whole life, but it is my teammates and coaches who help push me to put in the extra time and effort in to become who I want to be.
What makes you want to be successful off the field? What drives your success in the classroom?
BE: My drive to be successful off the field comes from me not ever wanting to look back and regret not giving it my all in everything I do. There are many things in life that can open up doors of opportunity in my future. I never want to not give my whole effort at something and miss out on an opportunity in the future.
If you could have dinner with three athletes, dead or alive, who would they be?
BE: Brody Marconi, Mateo Fuenmayor, and Jackson Lake. They are 3 teammates who I have lived with for the past 2 years. We have done almost everything together in the past 2 years from being teammates and roommates, but the times I cherish most with them are things like sitting down and having dinner together.
Who did you look up to growing up? What made you look up to them?
BE: The two people I look up to the most in my life are my two older brothers. I am very blessed to have 2 of the most supportive and loving older brothers anyone could ever ask for. They have taught me almost everything I know and I continue to learn from them to this day.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
BE: My future is not in my hands. However, in 20 years, I know I will be 41 years old and I know I will be giving every ounce of effort I can give to whatever I am doing.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? And who gave it to you?
BE: My mom gave me one of the best pieces of advice which was to never let a job I've started end unfinished. It applies to everything in my life.
What kind of mark do you want to leave from your time in Corvallis?
BE: I want to leave my mark here at Oregon State being a great golfer that helped the program succeed.
Name your top three things to do in Oregon when you're not playing or studying.
BE: Go to the beach, go on walks in the evenings in the spring, and go hiking.
What are your favorite topping(s) on a hot dog?
BE: Ketchup and mustard.
How about ice cream. What do you have to put on it?
BE: I don't put anything on ice cream. I'm very boring and my favorite is just vanilla by itself.
Your preferred pre-competition meal?
BE: Eggs, bacon and toast.
What are your top-three favorite movies?
BE: Good Will Hunting, How To Train Your Dragon series, and Elf.
What's in your pre-event playlist?
BE: I'm very weird and I like to listen to classical music before tournaments. It helps calm my mind.
Eyre has played in 59 rounds during his time in Corvallis, posting two top-10 finishes, including a win at the 2021 Husky Invitational. That just so happened to be his first collegiate event.
Eyre recently participated in a Q&A with OSUBeavers.com. Here's what he had to say.
Do you remember the first time you stepped on the Oregon State campus and what it meant to you?
Brandon Eyre: The first time I stepped on the OSU campus was when I was young and went to my first Beaver football game. I remember the feeling of experiencing the beaver atmosphere at the time and how I thought it was so cool and exciting.
When did you know you wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level? What drew you to it?
BE: It wasn't until my later years of high school that I knew I wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level. The reason I was drawn to it was because I loved that it gives me an opportunity to push myself in many ways and compete at the sport I love.
What's one thing you wish more people knew about men's golf and what it takes to be competitive?
BE: Golf is one of the few sports where you are individually competing against many people and outright winning can be rare. It is also one of the few sports where you are the only one accountable for your score and performance. Golf is special in that way because it teaches me the importance of holding myself accountable within my work ethic and the effort I put into it. To be competitive in golf, you need to be honest with yourself at all times about what parts of your game need improvement and hold yourself accountable for working hard in those areas. Whether it is course management, in the gym, putting, driving, etc., the only person in control of those things is yourself. I think that's a really cool part about the game.
If you could change one rule about golf, what would it be and why?
BE: I can't really think of a rule to change.
What does it mean to you to wear the Orange and Black?
BE: To me, wearing orange and black means that I am representing Oregon State and everyone affiliated with Oregon State. It means that when I step up on the first tee or walk into a classroom, I am going to give it my best effort to do the best I can.
If you could pick any other sport to play, what would it be and why?
BE: If I could pick any other sport to play it would be football. I grew up playing football and played up until my sophomore year in high school. I would've played longer but I broke my wrist late in high school. I would play football because it is such an exciting game.
What drives you to succeed?
BE: Right now, what drives me to succeed in golf are my teammates and my coaches. I have been very blessed to be where I am at and who I have as teammates and as coaches. I wouldn't trade anyone to have someone else in my circle. When I am practicing, especially during the times where I don't have as much energy, I think about them and the fact that they are counting on me to put the work in in order for our team to succeed. I have had a lot of self motivation my whole life, but it is my teammates and coaches who help push me to put in the extra time and effort in to become who I want to be.
What makes you want to be successful off the field? What drives your success in the classroom?
BE: My drive to be successful off the field comes from me not ever wanting to look back and regret not giving it my all in everything I do. There are many things in life that can open up doors of opportunity in my future. I never want to not give my whole effort at something and miss out on an opportunity in the future.
If you could have dinner with three athletes, dead or alive, who would they be?
BE: Brody Marconi, Mateo Fuenmayor, and Jackson Lake. They are 3 teammates who I have lived with for the past 2 years. We have done almost everything together in the past 2 years from being teammates and roommates, but the times I cherish most with them are things like sitting down and having dinner together.
Who did you look up to growing up? What made you look up to them?
BE: The two people I look up to the most in my life are my two older brothers. I am very blessed to have 2 of the most supportive and loving older brothers anyone could ever ask for. They have taught me almost everything I know and I continue to learn from them to this day.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
BE: My future is not in my hands. However, in 20 years, I know I will be 41 years old and I know I will be giving every ounce of effort I can give to whatever I am doing.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? And who gave it to you?
BE: My mom gave me one of the best pieces of advice which was to never let a job I've started end unfinished. It applies to everything in my life.
What kind of mark do you want to leave from your time in Corvallis?
BE: I want to leave my mark here at Oregon State being a great golfer that helped the program succeed.
Name your top three things to do in Oregon when you're not playing or studying.
BE: Go to the beach, go on walks in the evenings in the spring, and go hiking.
What are your favorite topping(s) on a hot dog?
BE: Ketchup and mustard.
How about ice cream. What do you have to put on it?
BE: I don't put anything on ice cream. I'm very boring and my favorite is just vanilla by itself.
Your preferred pre-competition meal?
BE: Eggs, bacon and toast.
What are your top-three favorite movies?
BE: Good Will Hunting, How To Train Your Dragon series, and Elf.
What's in your pre-event playlist?
BE: I'm very weird and I like to listen to classical music before tournaments. It helps calm my mind.
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