Meet the Athlete: Evan Anfinson

Evan Anfinson’s golf journey is defined less by scorecards and more by the people he meets along the way. Asked what he values most about the sport, the high-school senior keeps it simple: “Getting to interact with different people and all the memories.”

That outlook has carried him to notable milestones. Last season Anfinson competed at the state tournament, and this year teammates rewarded his steady influence by voting him a team captain. The leadership role has reinforced a lesson golf keeps teaching him: “I can only control myself and have to adapt to changes.”

On the course, Anfinson tries to channel the upbeat spirit of PGA Tour pro Viktor Hovland. “He’s always happy,” Anfinson notes, explaining why the Norwegian standout is his favorite player to watch.

When competitive rounds end, his advice to younger golfers is straightforward: “Just go out and have fun while giving it my best.”

After graduation, Anfinson plans to stay close to home and pursue an associate’s degree in law enforcement at Riverland Community College in Austin.