Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of the spring season, the Upper Iowa Athletics Department is spending the next few months spotlighting many of our Peacock student-athletes whose spring seasons came to a premature end.
 
In today's virtual interview, Pete the Peacock gets to know UIU golfer Nolan Leaton. Originally from Wilton, Iowa, Nolan came to Fayette two years ago from Iowa Wesleyan College and Wilton High School. He is majoring in business administration and finance.

PETE: How would you describe yourself in three words?          
NOLAN: Sarcastic, determined and fun

PETE: What made you want to be a collegiate student-athlete?        
NOLAN: My passion for golf

PETE: What have you learned about what it takes to be a student-athlete?          
NOLAN: You have to dedicated

PETE: What is your favorite way to de-stress?      
NOLAN: Play Xbox and listening to music

PETE: What advice would you give to your 14-year old self?   
NOLAN: Learn from mistakes that are made

PETE: What is something most people don't know about you?          
NOLAN: I have 40 pairs of shoes

PETE: What is your favorite thing about your hometown?       
NOLAN: The community involvement

PETE: What is your favorite thing about Fayette?
NOLAN: The small-town atmosphere

PETE: How do you want to be remembered?        
NOLAN: As someone who always had fun but could be serious when the time came

PETE: What are the top three things on your bucket list?         
NOLAN: Play Augusta National, travel to Australia, catch a shark

PETE: What is your dream job if money wasn't a factor? Why?          
NOLAN: Stay at home father. I could golf everyday

PETE: Who are three people (dead or alive) you'd love to have dinner with?        
NOLAN: My grandfather, Justin Thomas, and Tiger Woods

PETE: What is your most memorable sports moment?  
NOLAN: Making a hole in one

PETE: What fictional character (movie, TV show, book, cartoon, etc.) would you want to be for a day? Why?     
NOLAN: Peter Griffin because his character is hilarious

PETE: What is your favorite home cooked meal? 
NOLAN: Chili

PETE: What is your dream vacation spot? Why? What would you want to do there?     
NOLAN: Australia. I would want to visit my mates and see a kangaroo.

PETE: What piece of clothing do you wear the most?    
NOLAN: Sweatshirts

PETE: If you were president for a day, what would you change?        
NOLAN: Free medication for a day

PETE: What is your favorite restaurant in the world? What do you order? 
NOLAN: Buffalo Wild Wings, Honey BBQ Boneless Wings

PETE: What does your dream life after retirement look like?  
NOLAN: Living next to a golf course and playing everyday

PETE: What is your favorite non-sport hobby?     
NOLAN: Playing Xbox

PETE: What are three things you cannot live without?
NOLAN: My Xbox, Mountain Dew, and my phone

PETE: Where or who do you get your inspiration from?
NOLAN: My parents

PETE: If you could sing a duet with someone, who would it be? What song?        
NOLAN: Jack Harlow, What's Popping

PETE: What was your first job?          
NOLAN: Greenskeeper

PETE: What is the priciest thing you've ever splurged on?        
NOLAN: New Irons

PETE: What is your go-to karaoke song?     
NOLAN: Sweet Caroline

PETE: If you had a podcast, what would it be about?     
NOLAN: Golf

PETE: What category would you own in a trivia competition?
NOLAN: Sports and leisure

PETE: Who would your dream co-star be in a movie?    
NOLAN: Mark Wahlberg

PETE: What would you bring on a one-way trip to Mars?         
NOLAN: Water, food and Mountain Dew

PETE: What is your go-to home workout?  
NOLAN: Indoor cycling
                                              
Special thanks to Nolan for taking the time to chat with Pete! To view previous virtual interviews, please click here.