2016 Northwest Herald Girls Golfer of the Year: Richmond-Burton's Mackenzie Hahn

Mackenzie Hahn finished her four-year high school golf career with the top finish in Richmond-Burton history, placing second at the Class 1A state meet at Red Tail Run in Decatur with a 75-77-152 on Oct. 15, finishing three strokes behind the winner.

Hahn's second-place result at state beat her brother, Wisconsin sophomore Jordan Hahn, who was third in 2013 and 2014. Mackenzie will join Jordan in Madison next fall after committing to the NCAA Division I school in August.

Hahn was the Kishwaukee River Conference champion with a 74 and earned KRC Golfer of the Year honors. She was first at regionals with a 66, fourth at sectionals with a 79 and was second at the McHenry County Tournament with a 75.

For her accomplishments, Hahn was voted Northwest Herald Girls Golfer of the Year by the sports staff for the second consecutive year. Here are sports writer Alex Kantecki’s questions and Hahn's answers:

What is your favorite professional sports team?

Hahn: Green Bay Packers.

Have you ever had a hole-in-one?

Hahn: Yes, I just had it two months ago at White Deer Run Golf Club (in Vernon Hills).

What other sport(s)would you be good at? (Hahn also is a member of R-B's girls basketball team)

Hahn: I played volleyball in middle school, and I played soccer, softball and track, too.

What is one of your biggest pet peeves?

Hahn: When my mom turns down the music in the car.

Do you have any nicknames?

Hahn: Kenz, Kenzi and Big Mac.

If you could have one candy and drink at the movie theater, what would they be?

Hahn: Sprite and Snickers.

Which teammate makes you laugh the most?

Hahn: Darci Retherford. We can just joke around about anything.

Which teammate inspires you the most?

Hahn: Lauryn (Davis) because we push each other to make each other better.

What is your favorite ice cream?

Hahn: Just plain chocolate.

What would be your dream job?

Hahn: A professional golfer.

Do you have any hidden talents?

Hahn: Playing air hockey.

What scares you?

Hahn: Snakes and sharks.

Which professional athlete would you like to hang out with for a day?

Hahn: Jordan Spieth.

If you had to fill a swimming pool with something other than water, what would it be?

Hahn: Pro V1 golf balls.

Who is your hero?

Hahn: My parents (Ron and Cami) because they always support me no matter what.

What are you looking forward to the most at Wisconsin?

Hahn: Being a part of the program there with all of the girls, and my brother (Jordan) being there will be cool.

If you could change one thing about your sport, what would it be?

Hahn: That we have more fans at high school.

What is a bad food you cannot resist?

Hahn: Probably those little Ritz crackers with the peanut butter in the middle.

What will you miss most about Richmond-Burton?

Hahn: My friends and being with them every day, and my coaches.

Who on your golf team does the best imitation of coach Brandon Creason?

Hahn: I think I could do a pretty good impression of him.