Ferguson having MVP season
Name: Andrew Ferguson
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Golf
Athlete of the week achievement: Shot a 74 in poor weather conditions to finish as the runner-up at the Class 2A PIAA Western Regional. The finish qualified Ferguson for the PIAA Championships.
Season update: Ferguson was the Mountain League MVP, tied for first place at the Wheeling Invitational and shot a round of 68 earlier this season.
Coach Greg Ferguson’s quote: “For me, as Andrew’s coach, it has been a real pleasure to coach and be a part of his high school golf career. Being his father is a special bonus. He is a team guy, and his success in part is contributed to his teammates at both basketball and golf. He’s been fortunate to have many supportive adults, many of which are past athletes and coaches.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Bob Wilson
Favorite subject: Peer Tutor
Favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore”
Favorite food: “Original” wings from Family Pizza
Favorite song: “Springsteen” by Eric Church
Outside interests: Basketball
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State football
Pro athlete most admired: Drew Brees
Best athlete I ever competed against: My dad and brothers
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: “Winning the Wheeling Invitational to get my name on the wall with my brothers at Sunnehanna.”
How I got my start in golf: “My family has played my whole life so I’ve grown up with it in my life and fell in love with the game.”
Future goal: To play golf at a higher level and hope to play professionally someday