Student golfer swings on course for success
- posted: 12 June 2007
- scrollsports@byui.edu
The Wagner family photo album contains a photo of Kreg Wagner swinging a club as a toddler, which serves as a precursor of what would become one of Wagner’s greatest passions and talents. Wagner, a junior from Modesto, Calif. is the coach of the Bruins competitive golf team at BYU-Idaho.
Wagner began playing golf competitively as a junior in high school and hasn’t looked back since. He has continued to improve his game and set high goals for himself, and he steadily continues to reach those goals.
Wagner’s ultimate goal in golfing is to become a scratch golfer, a golfer who consistently shoots par or better. Wagner is working hard this summer to eliminate two or three strokes per round to reach this goal.
His drive to improve his game comes from his love of the sport.
“I’m enamored by it because it’s an individual sport; it’s all on you,” said Wagner.
Golfing 18 to 36 holes with his best friend make up some of Wagner’s best memories on the links.
“We would take Big Hulk Slurpees and just have a great time,” Wagner said.
Wagner finds that one of the best ways to improve his golf game is by observing others.
“I watch the way other people play the course and learn from them,” Wagner said.
Wagner envisions a similar future for his children.
“He has aspirations for all of our children to be [professional] golfers,” said Anna Wagner, his wife.
Wagner would like to see more casual players come out to play in BYU-I’s competitive league.
“People of any skill level should try to play competitive golf at BYU-I. It’s a friendly atmosphere and a good way to learn,” said Wagner. 
