Athlete of the Week: Mary Grace McCann ’25

Sport: Golf

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: 2025 (Sophomore)

Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.

How long have you been playing golf?
Since Sophomore year of high school. I quit soccer to play golf..

Why did you choose St. Lawrence?
Beautiful campus, unique, desolate location, golf course walking distance from dorms.

What inspired you to start playing golf?
My dad had encouraged me to pick it up all my life, saying it’s “a lifelong sport.” I wanted a change from fast paced sports and engagement in something that would challenge my mind more than my body.

What is your favorite team memory?
Florida Spring Break Trip 2022 where I got the opportunity to play on the most well-kept, beautiful courses I’ve ever played on.

What is your favorite St. Lawrence memory?
Too many to pick from! Probably Titus, sledding down the giant snow hill at the townies.

What are your favorite class that you have taken at SLU?
My FYP—Outdoor State of Mind. We hiked, mountain biked, and canoed all over St. Lawrence County and I made lasting friendships with my classmates.

How has your season been going so far?
The fall season was good! I won my first college tournament (Nazareth Invitational). We have been training in the simulator during the winter and officially start back up for the spring next week!

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
I want to consistently shoot below 80 in tournaments and place within the Top 10 at the Liberty League Conference tournament in May.

Favorite pro athlete?
Lexi Thompson and Phil Mickelson.

Fun fact?
I can recite the slam poetry scene from “21 Jump Street” (aka my favorite movie).