Meet Zayne Hilderbrand! Zayne is a rising senior at Gainesville High School and an avid competitive golfer. He plays for the Gainesville High boys golf team and later in June he will be competing in a Georgia juniors qualifier to play nationally at The Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio later this summer.
“I can’t wait!,” Zayne said about his first appearance in the tournament.
Zayne says his favorite pro golfer is Tiger Woods and second favorite is Rickie Fowler. Zayne is an only child and his parents are Ronnie and Tiffany. When he’s isn’t playing golf, he loves spending time on Lake Lanier.
We want to thank Zayne for recently spending time with us and telling us more about his life and love of Hall County.
Question: How long have you been playing golf?
Answer: “I’ve been playing golf for four years, I started after I played travel baseball. My mom and dad are really big supporters. I really like all the parts of golf…you can’t hide in golf, you have to really practice and keep up with it.”
Q: What is your favorite hole to play at Chattahoochee Golf Course?
A: “No. 13.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “Having the lake here. Also, I golf a lot and I love the community and support here.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County?
A: “Atlas Pizza. I get pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and black olives.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person that you have met in Hall County?
A: “Most interesting would have to be one of my friends, Jacky Howington. Most fun would be Mike Moore and the most friendly would be Tommy Aaron.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “I want to go play a professional golf course in each state.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: “I would say, probably to France or someplace like Dubai.”
Q: If you could have one maid cook personal trainer driver or a life coach, which one would you choose?
A: “Personal trainer.”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “’21 Jumpstreet.'”
Q: What three words mean HOME to you?
A: “Friendly, Love, Caring.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.