Oregon State Q&A: Rebecca Kim

Rebecca Kim, a native of South Surrey, B.C., just completed her freshman season with the Oregon State women's golf team and helped lead the team to the NCAA Regionals and NCAA National Championships.

She competed in 11 tournaments and had a scoring average of 78.43 in 30 rounds. Her best finish was a tie for 38th place at the Leadership and Golf Invitational and her best score was a 1-over 73 in the first round at that same event.

Kim recently participated in a Q&A with OSUBeavers.com. Here's what she had to say:

Do you remember the first time you stepped on the Oregon State campus and what it meant to you?
Rebecca Kim: I first stepped on campus during my official visit and I remember feeling anxious and excited.

When did you know you wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level? What drew you to it?
RK: I knew I wanted to be a student-athlete when I was 13 and I was drawn to it because of the ability to compete at a higher level and play for a team and school.

What's one thing you wish more people knew about women's golf and what it takes to be competitive?
RK: I think I wish more people knew the challenges of golf mentally and how it is difficult for other reasons than a lot of other sports due to the fact that it is not reactional.

If you could change one rule about golf, what would it be and why?
RK: I don't know if this counts but I would make golf shorter with maybe 10 or 12 holes instead of 18.

What does it mean to you to wear the Orange and Black?
RK: It is a privilege that I have dreamed of and not something that I take for granted. I am so grateful to represent OSU and play for a school that I am proud of.

If you could pick any other sport to play, what would it be and why?
RK: Maybe archery because I think that there are a lot of principles and mental skills that are similar. I also think fencing would be sick.

What drives you to succeed?
RK: I'm driven by the want to help my team succeed and continue to accomplish my goal for myself.

What makes you want to be successful off the course? What drives your success in the classroom?
RK: I think that placing importance on school and setting goals for my academics as well has led to success.

If you could have dinner with three athletes, dead or alive, who would they be?
RK: Tiger Woods, Lydia Ko, Wayne Gretzky

Who did you look up to growing up? What made you look up to them?
RK: I looked up to my mom because of her determination and her selflessness to provide and help her children succeed.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
RK: I hope to be a doctor helping people back in my home country of Canada.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? And who gave it to you?
RK: The best piece of advice I was given was from my Dad and he said to not worry about the results and to trust in my preparation.

What kind of mark do you want to leave from your time in Corvallis?
RK: I hope to create a positive and joyous vibe on my team and create a culture of supporting one another both on and off the course.

Name your top three things to do in Oregon when you're not playing or studying.
RK: I like to go for walks, hang out with friends, and cook.

What are your favorite topping(s) on a hot dog?
RK: Mustard

How about ice cream. What do you have to put on it?
RK: Not much of a toppings person but definitely gotta get a waffle cone.

Your preferred pre-competition meal?
RK: A good breakfast burrito and coffee.

What are your top-three favorite movies?
RK: Sound of Music, La La Land, and Star Wars Saga

What's in your pre-event playlist?
RK: Anything Bruno Mars

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