Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Brant Moreno

Dr. Phillips youngster Brant Moreno, 11, continues to make a name for himself on the local tour of U.S. Kids Golf. In addition to four top-five finishes so far this year, Moreno recently won the local tour championship Dec. 11 at Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club, finishing three strokes ahead of the runner-up at 2-over-par.

How did you get started playing golf?

I started when I was 4. My grandparents gave me a club, and it felt natural, so I got into it.

What do you like about the game?

I like hitting the golfball, and I like the mental part — the strategy.

What do you think is the strongest part of your game?

My swing in the fairways and on the tee. I just got new equipment, and I’m really hitting the ball well.

What do you think you need to work on the most?

My short game.

What is your favorite course you have played?

Lake Nona (Golf & Country Club) — all the fairways are really cut nice, and I played a tournament there and I won.

Who’s your favorite pro golfer and why?

Jordan Spieth. He’s a good golfer, and he’s a good person.

What do you think you can learn from Jordan?

How to be nice to other people.

What’s your favorite subject at school?

Math, because it’s fun and it kind of ties into golf with adding strokes and everything.

What do you think you would like to be when you grow up?

Well, maybe an engineer, because I like building. I build tons of LEGOS — I have a full shelf.