- "I chose Virginia Wesleyan because of the small class sizes, small community, and I want to have professors who know me. I also have family that live in the area.”
- “VWC was my first, second, and third choice. I looked at Randolph-Macon College because it is close to home.”
Career Highs
18 Holes: +16 (83) - (Bay Creek Invitational - September 27, 2016)
36 Holes: +22 (166) - (Bay Creek Invitational - September 26-27, 2016)
54 Holes: +52 (262) - (Marlin Invitational - March 14-15, 2016)
Senior (2016-17): Appeared in three events as a senior… Shot a 166 (+22) over two rounds at the Bay Creek Invitational in September.
Junior (2015-16): Competed in the Marlin Invitational as a junior… Shot a 262 (+52) over the course of three rounds, including a second-round mark of 86.
Before VWC: Participated in baseball, football, and hockey in high school winning letters all four years… Earned the Coaches’ Award for baseball.
Personal: Son of Dan and Suzanne Hockensmith… Has an older brother, Sean, and a younger sister, Gabi… Father, Dan, played baseball and football at John Carroll…
Get to Know Evan
- Enjoys playing other sports like basketball or baseball as well as working out and watching sporting events
- Favorites include the movie “Rudy”
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "driven, fun, determined"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "I enjoy being an athlete because it allows me to push myself and grow mentally and physically.”
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be:"Tom Watson"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm raising a family and enjoying life wherever it takes me."
- People might be surprised to know: "I have to wear matching socks."
