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Q&A with former TCU star J.J. Henry
Henry discusses his thoughts about TCU as well as his career since leaving
May 23, 2007 FORT WORTH, Texas-Gofrogs.com caught up with former TCU standout golfer J.J. Henry at the Crown Plaza Colonial Invitational, being held at Colonial Country Club May 21-27, to discuss his thoughts about TCU as well as his professional career since leaving. Henry graduated from TCU in 1998 with a degree in marketing. Henry was a three-time All-American and in 1998 was named Co-National player of the year. Q: Describe your feelings about TCU in general A: Well TCU is where I call home. I was a kid that grew up in Fairfield, Connecticuit and didn't really know a whole lot about TCU and Fort Worth when I first came down, and now I'm the biggest fan. I've become very close to the athletic department, from Danny Morrison, the athletic director, to all the coaches. When I come home and don't play in an event, it's great to be able to take my little guy to the football games and tailgate and hang out with everybody, and I'm just proud to call TCU home. Q: What is your current relationship with Coach Montigel? A: It's actually very good, it's close. Coach's daughter actually babysits for my son on occasion, so we've got a great bond. Living here in town, I like to think I can help out the team any way I can when I'm home. Coach Montigel is a great guy, a great asset to TCU, and he is a great ambassador for the program. Q: What do you do on the weeks you don't compete? A: I try to hang the clubs up and relax to be honest. I have a lake outside of Possum Kingdom which I spend some time with friends and family and get away from golf. I'm on the road for very close to 30 weeks a year so when I'm home I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Q: Last year was a turning point for you as you won your first event and was named to the Ryder Cup. What caused you to turn the corner? A: I just felt like it was time to step up and move to the next level. This is my seventh year on Tour, so I know the golf courses, I know what to expect, I know how things work and it was a great experience to get the first win and get invited to the Ryder Cup. When I did get to the Ryder Cup I played well, so I can take a lot from that going forward and have another chance to win an event. Q: What advice would you give to those currently at TCU, both athletes and non-athletes? A: Just Go Frogs! It's a great place to go to school. You have all the assets, the coaches, the teachers the administration, it a wonderful place. Follow your dreams. I'm a living example that if you work hard and you take advantage of all the assets that TCU has, you can accomplish and reach that next level.
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