Our final player shows of his bag as we are at the end of What's In The Bag? presented by the Pinnacle Advisory Group! Meet senior Preston Ball.
 
Nicknames: P-Ball, Prestón, Stone, Rock, Dwayne the Rock Johnson and Dwayne… among others.
 
Favorite memory of the season: "The Hamptons Intercollegiate at Maidstone was my favorite memory of the season. It was hands down the most well-run college event I played in my four years and on top of all that, we were overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Still, it is hard to sum up a season into just a few sentences. From an unexpected thunderstorm at VCU to the relentless wind at Maidstone, to the team trip to Florida, to my very last day at Columbia Country Club when we discovered out season was over, it has been an incredible journey. That final day at Columbia was extremely special. Carlo summed up that day perfectly. It was a spectacular day to cap my Loyola career!"
 
How are you keeping busy in quarantine: "School work, Netflix, getting out to the course probably 4-5 times a week and a lot of cooking.
 
What are you going to be doing in next year: "I am going to be attending William and Mary School of Law next year. My four years at Loyola have been the best of my life; the friendships I made along the way, I will cherish for life. It was extremely challenging to have my senior season get cut short with the outbreak of Covid-19 but I am excited to embark on a new chapter at William and Mary next year!"
 
Favorite Quote: "I am easily satisfied with the very best!" –Winston Churchill
 
Parting Thoughts: "It is truly hard to express my gratitude to Coach Baloga. There is probably no person outside of my family who has had a more powerful impact on the trajectory of my life than he has. For over four years, he has mentored me and never missed an opportunity to help me learn from my mistakes. When I had car accident last year, Coach Baloga was the first person there to help me. Thank you ,Coach!
 
"To my teammates, it breaks my heart that this group of guys did not have the chance to win Patriot Leagues this season. I cannot thank you guys enough. I have been overwhelmed to hear about all the things that I taught you since the beginning of the year. Still I know that I learned just as much, probably more from you guys. My reminder to you is to continue to learn. Golf is a monster most dangerous when you think you have tamed her. You guys will be special next season and I can't wait to watch!"
 
 
Driver: TaylorMade M5 • 9.5° • Graphite Design Tour AD • BB 6X • tipped 1"
3W: Titleist TS3 • 13.5° • Diamana D+Plus X 84g • tipped 0.5"
Hybrid: PXG 17° • Project X HZRDUS • 6.5X 95g
Irons (4i-PW): Mizuno 919s • Dynamic Gold X100
Wedges: Titleist SM8 • 50°, 55°, 60° • Dynamic Gold S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron • Newport Studio Select
Ball: Titelist Pro V1x
Accessories:
Tees bag
Loyola poker chip
Groove cleaner
Loyola golf towel
Sunscreen
Airpods
Divot tool
Assortment of Ball Markers from Redstick GC, Congressional CC, Frederica GC and my home club
Oakley Flak Jacket sunglasses
Bag Tags: The Breakers • 2018 US Amateur
Bushnell Tour V2 Range Finder • Spare Battery
FootJoy StaSof golf gloves (6x)
FootJoy Rain Grip golf gloves
2014 US Junior Amateur Yardage Book Cover
Assortment of Pencils from Eagle Point, Congressional, Pebble Beach and Country Club of Maryland
Black Sharpie
Driver wrench
Loyola Club Covers: Driver, 3w, Hybrid and Putter
Alignment Sticks with Stitch Alignment Stick Cover
Perfect Putter Putting Gate