Getting to Know…Faith McKinney
Legal Name: Faith McKinney
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 5/8/2002
Birth Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Social Media
Twitter: faithmckinney08
Instagram: faith__mckinney

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Golf 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Krystal

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Business Marketing

Family
Daughter of Kimberly McKinney
Brothers and/or sisters: Kyria and Mikell

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I am a very caring person 
What is your dream job? Playing professional golf
Why did you choose Chicago State? I choose CSU because I knew I could advance my golf career and game 
Do you have a sports? Tiger Woods, because against all the odds he always came out on top
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Spending time with my family and friends 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I am book smart and a great networker
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Simone Biles
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? A beast in beast mode
What is your favorite food? Tacos
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken wings
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family and the younger generation 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Always be comfortable being uncomfortable 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Michelle Obama, Steph Curry and Serena Williams 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Starships Nicki
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No not at all
Do you play musical instrumentals: No, I used to play the piano and flute 
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Working in the golf industry
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Accepted a position without having a place to live 
How many languages do you speak? English 

2022-23
Fall Scoring Average                
1    Koranis Boonmadee    79.6    77.2    76.5    77.8
2    Montserrat Ramirez     81.8    83.4    81.0    82.1
3    Darinka Velazquez       83.2    82.4    83.5    83.0
4    Gia Lamba                   85.0    81.8    86.0    84.3
5    Faith McKinney            89.0    85.6    86.5    87.0
6    Catherine Swiercz        99.8    95.5    89.5    94.9
7    Carli Nance                 103.3   97.0    96.0    98.8
                    
Spring Scoring Average                
1    Koranis Boonmadee    81.5    81.75    78.5    80.58
2    Montserrat Ramirez     80.3    84.75    84.5    83.17
3    Darinka Velazquez      83.8    82.25    86.5    84.17
4    Faith McKinney            90.3    88.75    98.5    92.5
5    Catherine Swiercz      100.0    95.0     93.0    96.08
                    
Overall Scoring Average                
1    Koranis Boonmadee    80.6    79.475    77.5    79.18
2    Montserrat Ramirez     81.0    84.075    82.75  82.62
3    Darinka Velazquez       83.5    82.325    85.0    83.6
4    Gia Lamba                   85.0    81.8        86.0    84.3
5    Faith McKinney            89.6    87.175    92.5    89.77
6    Catherine Swiercz      100.0    95.25     91.25   95.5
7    Carli Nance                103.3    97.0       96.0    98.8

2023 Spring                        
20    Faith McKinney    93    92              185    The Starks Invite (4th/5)
T15    Faith McKinney  90    93    105    288    Gulf Shores Invitational (3rd/4)
29    Faith McKinney    95    81      92    268    WIU Invitational 
10    Faith McKinney    83    89              172    28th Annual National Women's Collegiate Golf Championship (1st/3)
Faith McKinney Spring Average    90.25    88.75    98.5    92.5    
Faith McKinney Overall Average    89.625    87.175    92.5    89.76666667    

2022 Fall
T46    Faith McKinney    91    79    87    257    A-GA-MING Invitational
T64    Faith McKinney    87    84            171    Briar Ridge Invitational 
T85    Faith McKinney    91    82    86    259    Butler Fall Invitational
T59    Faith McKinney    91    94            185    Dayton Fall Invitational
T54    Faith McKinney    85    89            174    Braun Intercollegiate
Faith McKinney Fall Average    89    85.6    86.5    87.03333333    
 
2022 Spring
• Competed in six events during the Spring season
• Best finish was a tie for 14th at Prairie View A&M (79-85-88-252)
• Shot a low round of 81 in the first round at PGA Works Collegiate Championships
• Averaged 85.8 in the first rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 87.7 in the second rounds of tournaments played
• Averaged 87.0 in the third rounds of tournaments played
• Had an overall playing average of 86.7

2021 Fall
• Played in five events during the Fall season
• Top finish was a tie for 37^th at the Briar Ridge Invitational
• Had a low round of 81 on three occasions
• Averaged 88.8 in the first rounds during the season
• Averaged 86.2 in the second rounds during the season
• Averaged 84.3 in the third rounds during the season
• Averaged 86.4 in all rounds played