Marcus Svensson Season 2017-18

Marcus Svensson Season 2017-18

ClassSophomore
HometownHalmstad, Sweden

Career Highlights:
Career Low 18: 69 - Tiger Invitational third round (2/26/2019)
Career Low 36: 149 (2x) - Shoal Creek Invitational first and second rounds (4/15-4/16/2019)
Career Low 54: 219 - Tiger Invitational (2/24-2/26/2019)

2018-19 (Sophomore):
 Averaged 75.22 strokes per round … had two rounds at or below par, including one round under par … produced one round in the 60s … competed in three tournaments … tied for 23rd at the Tiger Invitational at 3-over (74-76-69--219) … tied for 58th at The Hayt at 16-over (82-73-77--232) … tied for 49th at the Shoal Creek Invitational at 10-over (72-77-77--226).

2017-18 (Freshman): Averaged 76.67 strokes per round ... competed in two tournaments ... tallied one round at or below par ... tied for 35th at the Samford Intercollegiate at 21-over (80-79-78--237) ... tied for 54th at the Tiger Invitational at 7-over (76-72-75--223) ... Academic Top Tiger.

Get to Know Marcus:

Q: What is your favorite thing about Auburn?
A: The people and the feeling of being a family.

Q: If you could play a round on any course, which would you choose and why?
A: Augusta National, because it is the holy ground for all golfers

Q: What is your dream vacation?
A: The Maldives, for sure

Q: If you could play a round of golf with anyone living or dead, who would you choose?
A: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Selena Gomez

Q: Who is your personal role model?
A: My Dad

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Tacos

Q: What is the most memorable moment you've ever had playing golf?
A: Winning the 2015 British Boys

Q: Aside from golf, what would be your ideal profession?
A: Nothing that includes sitting at a desk

Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: Dogs. I love dogs more than anything.

Q: Why did you choose Auburn?
A: Obviously, it is the best school in every perspective, and I am hoping that this school will make me the best golfer and person I can be

Q: Who is your favorite professional golfer?
A: Tiger Woods

Q: What is a movie you think everyone should watch?
A: "Titanic"

Q: If you could go to any concert, who would you go see?
A: Avacii

Q: What does the Auburn Family mean to you?
A: Auburn means family to me, family for life

Q: What is the toughest course you've ever played?
A: BroHof GC