Christopher Newport University

Before CNU -- Played golf at Coronado HS and Jamestown HS during his career ... Won two state championships, including one for each school ... Two-time first team All-Region and All-State selection ... 2021 Player of the Year ... Peninsula Most Outstanding Player ... Set district scoring record at 69.75

Personal -- Austin Ray Smith was born in Newport News, Va. ... Son of Ray and Kim Smith ... Has one sister, Mackenzie ... Favorite athletes are Derek Jeter and Jordan Spieth ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is Derek Jeter ... Most impressive person met is Jordan Spieth and Lawrence Taylor ... Dream vacation is a trip to play Chambers Bay ... Superstitions include always having three lines on his golf ball ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is Taken and favorite TV show is Stranger Things ... Favorite band is Creed ... Majoring in Finance.