Welcome to "Behind The Bonnies," a new GoBonnies.com series where we get to know the student-athletes at St. Bonaventure University. First up, we meet golf grad student Peter Byrne.
 

Peter Byrne walked onto the St. Bonaventure golf team his sophomore year of college. Now, as a graduate student, Byrne has been recognized as one of the captains on the golf team and is now a leader for the program.

As a senior last year, Byrne enjoyed a breakout season. He played in all 12 tournaments for the Bonnies and posted a 75.7 stroke average for the year. Byrne also has been awarded with College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors twice in his career in 2023 and 2024.

Byrne is a native of South Orange, N.J. He led the team in the season opening tournament at Colgate. Byrne is a 2nd generation Bonnie with both of his parents attending Bona's.

What is your favorite memory playing your sport? Going to A-10's with my teammates

What is your favorite hobby to do outside of playing your sport? Being with friends

Where is your dream vacation spot? Europe 

What is the best part about being a part of your Bonnies team? Being with my teammates on a daily basis

What is something you think most people don't know about your sport? It is probably the most mentally challenging sport 

Why did you choose St. Bonaventure? A lot of family ties and I felt the most comfortable of all my choices at Bonaventure

If you could live inside one TV show/movie what would it be? Full Swing

What is your unpopular opinion? Tokyo is an underrated vacation spot nobody talks about

Where is your favorite place you've traveled with the team? Ireland

You can bring any four people to dinner, who are you inviting? My mom, dad, sister, and grandfather

What is your favorite quote from your coach? "Good learning ball"

If you weren't playing your sport, what other sport would you most like to play? Basketball