Cardinal Capsule

April 18, 2001

Angela Rho
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Sport: Women's Golf
Year:Freshman
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Fullerton, California
High School:Sonora HS
Major: International Relations
Stanford Athletics Highlights: Ranked in the top 25 nationally ... has six top 20 finishes this season ... her top finish this year was a tie for fifth at the Peg Barnard Collegiate ... shot a collegiate-low 70 in the final round of the TRW Regional Challenge (2/12-2/14).

Nickname:
Angie, Rhogie, 'The Golfer'


Favorite Food:
Steak and mashed potates


Favorite Music Artist:
Matchbox Twenty


Favorite Sports Team:
The Los Angeles Lakers and The Boston Red Sox


Favorite Place To Hang Out:
Branner Hall!!!


Best Book You Have Read:
The Left Behind series


Favorite Class:
Introduction to Christianity


Favorite Hobby:
Shopping


Favorite Video Game:
Pac-Man


Favorite T.V. Show:
"Sportscenter" and "The Practice"


Favorite Athlete:
Tiger Woods and Nomar Garciaparra


Favorite Non-Golfing Activity:
Sleeping or shopping!


One Word That Describes You:
Spunky!!!


If You Were Going On A Road Trip And Could Only Take One Cd, Which One Would You Take:
No Angel by Dido


Best Vacation Or Trip You Have Ever Taken:
My trip to Sweden with the U.S. Junior Team in the summer of 2000


Opponent You Would Most Like To Beat:
The Duke Blue Devils and the Arizona Wildcats!!


How Do You Prepare Before A Tournament:
Stretch, relax, and pray!


If You Could Play Another Sport At Stanford, What Would It Be:
Swimming


Best Thing About Being A Student-Athlete At Stanford:
Getting to know all the other fascinating people at Stanford.


Best Part About Your Game:
My mental game


Somewhere You Have Never Been That You Would Most Like To Visit:
Scotland


If You Could Have Dinner With A Famous Person, Who Would It Be:
Tiger Woods


What Has Been The Highlight Of Your Athletic Career To This Point:
Playing for and representing the United States in various international competitions


What Do You Like To Do In Your Spare Time:
Laugh with friends!


Most Influential Person In Your Life:
My parents


What Made You Choose To Attend Stanford:
The combination of an amazing athletics program and world-class academics


What Is Something About Yourself That Few People Know:
I love to sing in the shower


What Advice Would You Give To Young Golfers Who Want To Compete In College:
Work hard, believe in yourself, and don't ever give up!


Favorite Breakfast Cereal:
Raisin Bran


Nobody Knows How Much I Like:
Flowers!


Earliest Golfing Memory:
Shooting a 94 in my first junior golf tournament


Favorite Pre-Tournament Meal:
Pancakes, bacon, and fruit


Favorite Course To Compete At And Why:
The Dinah Shore tournament course at Missions Hills because it brings back great memories (my first national win) and it is also the heart of women's professional golf