Back For More: Q&A with Luke Gutschewski

AMES, Iowa - This week we sat down with Iowa State junior, Luke Gutschewski. The 2023-24 season started off well for Gutschewski with a tie for third and matching his low 54 score (204) at the season opener, the Iowa Fall Classic. Gutschewski ended his sophomore season as a NCAA Norman Regional qualifier, he joined Scott Fernandez as the second sophomore in Iowa State history to earn a selection.

Q: What is your favorite golf club to use and why?

A: I like using my putter, I am always pretty good at it. I like seeing the ball go in the hole more than anything else.

Q: What is your favorite golf memory?

A: My favorite memory is being on the putting green at the Big 12 tournament last year watching the live stream when my dad won (the LECOM Suncoast Classic).

Q: Who are your two favorite professional golfers and why?

A: I would have to say my dad (Scott Gutschewski) is my favorite, he's kind of my role model. Hard to not have him as my number one. Jordan Spieth, I like the way he plays golf and I was pretty young when he started to be really good and I think that's pretty cool.

Q: How has your dad's success in golf affected you?

A: Every little boy wants to grow up to do what his dad does, his success just made me want to do golf a little bit more. I certainly look up to him, but he hasn't made me feel any kind of unnecessary pressure.

Q: What led you to choose Iowa State?

A: It was kind of a combination of everything. Coach Tank gave me an opportunity when all the other coaches didn't. I really respected him for that and I believe in what he's building here. The support staff is amazing, coaches are great. It's just a little bit of everything.

Gutschewski and the Iowa State men's golf team will continue their season Monday, Sept. 25 in West Des Moines, Iowa at the Zach Johnson Invitational.