Some athletes are introduced to their sport later in life, but for Blazyn McKee, golf has been part of his world for as long as he can remember. “I’ve been playing as long as I could walk,” he said. When he’s not on the course, Blazyn enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors—activities that reflect his love for both competition and nature.
Blazyn credits his father for getting him into golf, as well as a strong support system that has helped him grow in the sport. “My dad is the reason I got into golf and always played, and I love it,” he said. “My biggest influences are my dad, mom, brothers, Brent, Jeremy, and more.” Their encouragement fuels his passion and dedication to the game.
This season, the Quinton golf team is adjusting to changes, with a couple of new players joining the squad. “Our team has only been together this year because we had two new people move in, so it’s pretty good but not as good as it can be. It just needs work,” Blazyn explained. As a leader, he sees it as his role to lift up his teammates. “On the team, I try to bring up everyone’s attitude and make it to where they can have a good day out on the course while playing tournaments.”
Blazyn has big goals for the season, aiming to refine the small details of his game and make another deep postseason run. “My goals for this season are to improve on the little things about my game and to make it to state again as a junior and place top 10—or, if not, just win it.” His training routine reflects that determination. “Every day after school, I go to the course and take one ball and work on getting up and downs with the short game. Then I go to the range for an hour, and that leaves me two and a half hours to go see if I improved.”
Looking ahead, Blazyn hopes to secure a full-ride scholarship and play golf at the collegiate level. “I see myself being a successful businessman, a business owner in construction tech and carpentry,” he shared. Whatever the future holds, his mindset remains clear: “Don’t give up. Keep grinding and keep fighting, even when it gets hard.”
