Name: Landon Bentham

Class: Junior

Major: Business Administration & Financial Economics with a concentration in Professional Golf Management

Hometown: South Dayton, New York

Clubs & Organizations: Delta Mu Delta, Student Government Association - Student Body President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, In His Grip, Men’s Bible Study

Favorite thing about MU: The lifelong friendships that are born here. The many campus organizations and clubs have served as a means for meeting and getting to know knew people of all grade levels and ages.

Best moment at MU: My favorite moments here at Methodist have been the countless nights spent up late with friends. Whether it was organized with campus activities or just hanging out in the residents halls, when you are with friends here it definitely becomes a moment worth remembering.

Favorite thing to do in Fayetteville: Play golf at local golf courses in the area.

Internships, independent study or other interesting academic endeavors you’ve done while at MU: I have been involved with three internships while here at Methodist. The first was at Pinehurst where I completed a retail golf internship during the 2005 US Open. The job consisted of setting up, maintaining, and tearing down the merchandise pavilion for the ‘05 US Open. The last two Summers I completed an internship at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. While at Baltusrol I worked in merchandising, taught junior golfers in the area, assisted in the coordination of member tournaments, fielded member complaints and worked as a starter at the club. The job was all encompassing, touching on almost every part of the head professional field.

Career aspirations: My ultimate career goal is to own, develop, design, and promote businesses and organizations within the golf business.

Something about yourself that people would be surprised to know: I love to write, sing, and play the guitar.

Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Favorite TV show: HOUSE

Favorite book: Digital Fortress (Dan Brown)

Favorite color: Green

Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
I prefer the beach

My time at Methodist University has been the best of my life thus far. Everything you do here is fun. I have a great group of friends— there is real camaraderie. I just got elected SGA (Student Government Association) president. My agenda is to make use of the open communication that already exists here among students, faculty and the administration.
Students have a real voice on this campus, and I want to be sure we exercise it.