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Senior
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| Hometown:
Thornhill, Ontario
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| High School:
St. Robert Catholic H.S.
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| Birthdate:
03/30/1987
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AT ILLINOIS
2008-2009:
2008-09: Posted the top Illinois score in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament • Had three-top ten finishes after posting two top 10s in 2007-08 • Carded a career low round of 65 at the Windon Memorial Classic in the fall • Hosted the Fighting Illini Insider show on the Big Ten Network
2007-08:
Posted the top Illinois score in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament • Had three-top ten finishes after posting two top 10s in 2007-08 • Carded a career low round of 65 at the Windon Memorial Classic in the fall • Hosted the Fighting Illini Insider show on the Big Ten Network
2006-07:
Played in six tournaments on the year, ranking fourth on the Illini with a 77.24 stroke average • Recorded first career Top-25 finish at the Kepler Intercollegiate, finishing in a career-high 23rd place • Tallied career-low tournament score with a 226 at the Fossum Invitational • Carded a pair of career-low rounds of 74 on the year, during the second round of the Western Intercollegiate and the first round of the Fossum Invite • Illinois' third finisher at the Kepler Intercollegiate and the Big Ten Championships • Earned first Varsity "I" award.
2005-06:
Sat out the year as a redshirt.
High School
Set the course record at his home course with a score of 63 • Named Athlete of the Year • Placed fourth at the high school championships • Coached by Mike Fitzpatrick.
Personal
Born March 30, 1987 • Son of Richard and Elizabeth Hoffman • Majoring in kinesiology • Biggest thrill was setting record at home course • Favorite athlete is Tiger Woods because he is fun to watch • Credits his mom for influencing his athletic career by being a great role model for him.
Getting to Know Hoffman
Favorite athlete: Steve Nash • Favorite professional sports team: Detroit Red Wings • What attracted you to Illinois? Practice facilities • Nickname: The Hoff • Career plans: Grad school broadcasting (baseball announcer) • Favorite food: Pizza • Favorite TV Show: 24 • Favorite musical group: Linkin Park • Favorite movie: Batman -- Darknight • Favorite place to eat in Champaign-Urbana:?Dos Reales • Favorite golf course: Pacific Dunes in Portland, Ore. • My dream job would be: Announcer/Commentator for the Blue Jays • What I've learned from Coach Small: How to chip and putt • If I weren't playing golf, which sport would you want to play? hockey • Secret talent: Announcing baseball games just like Bob Uecker from Major League
What's in the Bag?
Driver- Srixon R
Woods-Titlest
Irons- Titleist
Putter- Taylormade
Ball- Titleist Pro V1x
Hoffman's Career Statistics
Year Rounds Shots Avg. Low 18 Low 54
2006-07 17 1,313 77.24 74(2) 226
2007-08 23 1,680 73.04 67 213
2008-09 33 2,433 73.73 65 208
Totals 73 5,426 74.33 65 208
