Getting to Know…Payton Dunahee
Legal Name: Payton Robert Dunahee
Preferred pronouns: He/him
Date of Birth: 11/25/2002
Birth Location: Bloomington, Illinois

Social Media
Twitter: Paytondunahee
Instagram: Payton_Dunahee
Facebook: Payton Dunahee

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Golf, Basketball 
What is your favorite sports memory? My favorite sports memory was the trip to Florida to play in the PGA Works. 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My brother
Other personal athletic highlights? Winning a D1 team event. 

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Western Athletic Conference All Academic 
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Business Management

Family
Son of Alan and LoriLee Dunahee
Brothers and/or sisters: Brother Jordan and sister Claire
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports?
Tim Bogar- Uncle
Former MLB player: Mets, Dodgers, Astros
Current MLB Coach: Washington Nationals

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I’m from a town of 3,000 people. 
What is your dream job? Professional Golfer
Why did you choose Chicago State? The coaches, teammates and to be in the city. 
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Trying new places to eat. 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My faith
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Lamelo Ball
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Aggressive
What is your favorite food? Chicken Sandwich
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheeseburger
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family and friends 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Nothing is impossible if you put in the work. 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Tate McRae, Justin Bieber, Lebron
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Not a singer
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Not even a little bit
Do you play musical instrumentals: Piano 
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Retired
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Moved to the city
How many languages do you speak? English


2022-23
FALL Top Scoring Average                
1    Kieran Hogarth           71.5    73.6    71.3    72.1
2    Clay Wells                  78.0    77.8    73.0    76.3
3    Bartek Bogusz            79.0    76.8    75.0    76.9
4    Julian Colavecchia     77.2    75.8    80.0    77.7
5    Zack Phelps               79.3    78.3    76.5    78.1
6    Payton Dunahee        78.2    75.3    82.5    78.7
7    Jay Gunaseleen         79.0    80.0    78.5    79.2
8    Ajani Johnson            83.8    77.8    79.0    80.2
9    Colin Armistead         80.5    82.0    86.0    81.25
                    
SPRING Top Scoring Average                
1    Kieran Hogarth           74.5      74.17    72.0      73.56
2    Zack Phelps               75.5      78.6      76.89    77.0
3    Julian Colavecchia     77.17    77.17    78.0      77.44
4    Clay Wells                  75.83    78.17    79.64    77.88
5    Payton Dunahee        78.4       82.6      82.89    81.3
6    Jay Gunaseleen         83.0       82.67    80.0      81.89
7    Ajani Johnson            82.67      84.0      80.8      82.49
8    Colin Armisttead         87.0       85.0      89.0      87.0
                    
OVERALL Top Scoring Average                
1    Kieran Hogarth          73.0       73.88     71.67    72.85
2    Bartek Bogusz           79.0       76.8       75.0      76.9
3    Clay Wells                  76.92     77.98    76.32    77.07
4    Zack Phelps               77.42     78.47    76.69    77.53
5    Julian Colavecchia    77.18      76.46    79.0      77.55
6    Payton Dunahee        78.3       78.93    82.69    79.97
7    Jay Gunaseleen         81.0       81.33    79.25    80.53
8    Ajani Johnson            83.23     80.88    79.9      81.34
9    Colin Armistead          83.75     83.5      87.5      84.92

2023 Spring
T33   Payton Dunahee   74    81    43    198    ASU Spring Invitational (T6th/9)
T93  Payton Dunahee    77    80    81    238    Daytona Beach Spring Invitational (16th/18)
T67  Payton Dunahee    77    80    79    236    Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (12th/14)
34    Payton Dunahee    79    80    81    240    Aggie Invitational  (4th/9)
83    Payton Dunahee    85    92    89    266    Ernie Denham Classic (11th/14)
Payton Dunahee Spring Average    78.4    82.6    82.88    81.29    
Payton Dunahee Overall Average    78.3    78.925    82.69    79.97    

2022 Fall
T43    Payton Dunahee    78                              University of St. Francis
T27    Payton Dunahee    74    74    85    233    HBCU Invitational
T27    Payton Dunahee    84    76            160    Flyer Invitational hosted by Lewis University
T12    Payton Dunahee    81    77    80    238    SAS Championship DI HBCU Invitational
T17    Payton Dunahee    74    74            148    Alabama A&M Invitational (T6th/9)
Payton Dunahee Fall Average 78.2    75.25    82.5    78.65    

2022 Fall
• Sixth ranked scoring average on the team 
• Averaged 78.7 strokes per round
• Best average round was the second round (75.3)
• Best finish was a tie for 12th at the SAS Championship
• Best team finish was third at the Flyer Invitational where he finished tied for 27th overall

2022 Spring
• Competed in three events during the Spring season, two of those as an individual (2022 Dove Mountain Invitational and Wright State Invitational)
• Best finish was 41st at the 2022 Dove Mountain Invitational (121-114-116-351)
• Shot a low round of 81 in the second round of the Wright State Invitational
• Averaged 103.0 in the first rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 89.0 in the second rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 97.0 in the third rounds of tournaments played
• Had an overall playing average of 96.2

2021 Fall
• Played in three events during the Fall season
• Best finish was a tie for ninth at the Mike Lalaeff Memorial Invite (76-75-151)
• Shot a low round of 75 on two occasions (second round of the ONU Tiger Intercollegiate and second round of the Mike Lalaeff Memorial Invite)
• Played as an individual in the 2021 Crusader Collegiate and the TVA Community Credit Union Invitational
• Averaged 77.4 in the first rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 76.2 in the second rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 80.5 in the third rounds of tournaments played
• Had an overall playing average of 78.0