Player Bios

Meet Chris Dukeminier

I’m a true Oregonian. I was born and raised in Eugene where I was lucky enough to call Eugene Country Club my home track. That luck, and a little work on my part, led to me play on golf team at the University of Oregon where I had a mediocre PAC-10 career. I still play a few times a week and typically hover around a 0 to 1 handicap. The strength of my game is ball striking, while putting is my nemesis.

I’m obviously excited to be selected as one of the finalists. I’d like to think I know what I have gotten myself into, but the reality is that I have no clue. I just hope I come out of it all with some fantastic memories while learning a few things along the way. As for the competition, I can just say I never get beat due to lack of effort.

Home Country : United States
Handicap : 1
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Meet Steve Olsen

I was born and raised in Green Bay, WI. So if you ever want a history lesson on the Green Bay Packers, just ask. As for golf, I fell in love with the game when I was two-years old after my dad took me to the driving range for the first time. I love how golf can test you physically and mentally in unbelievable settings. I currently play to a 6 handicap and my average drive off the tee is 280 yards. A couple fun facts about me: I caddied for ten years and won the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship to UW-Madison (not exactly like Caddyshack). I made my only hole-in-one when I was 21.

Being one of the two finalists for the Wear In The World Adventure is an unbelievable feeling. I have never traveled outside North America and am looking forward to experiencing new cultures. This adventure, and ultimatley the Social Media Catalyst position, combines my passions for marketing and golf. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am in it to win. Why am I so confident? I am a very competitive and curious person. I am experienced in interactive marketing and I have a loyalty to the adidas Golf brand.

Home Country : United States
Handicap : 6
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Aaron Russell

Home Country : South Africa
Handicap : -2
Position : TaylorMade Marketing Assistant
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Golf is a game which tests your patience and builds your character, all while fixing divots, repairing pitch marks and making life-long friends.

I have been playing this great game for 12 years and what an amazing ride it has been thus far. Through the years I have had the privilege in representing my province, been selected to represent South Africa in the 2007 World Student Olympic Games and recently playing for my country in two test matches against Scotland (who South Africa beat 21-7) and France.

My day consists of kitting out our sponsored athletes, managing our demo activation and countrywide events, forecasting and purchasing of TMAX Gear items and keeping tabs on our local website (which includes writing our monthly newsletter).

I am an adventurous and spontaneous individual who will not back down to any challenge I am faced with. Working for a great company such as TaylorMade adidas Golf is an absolute dream come true, especially for a golfer.

Not too bad for a guy who started playing golf by chance….. Follow me on my travels for WITW2

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Tyson Alvarez

Home Country : United States
Position : TaylorMade Demand Planning Analyst
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I grew up in Northern California and lived mostly in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado Hills, California. Growing up my younger brother and I would attend summer golf camps in South Lake Tahoe and that’s where my passion for golf began. In high school I played a year each of football and basketball, but eventually decided to focus more on golf and played all four years on my high school team. My junior year our golf team won the San Joaquin Section Championship, and my senior year I earned a selection on to the All Sierra Valley Conference Golf Team. After high school I moved to San Diego and attended SDSU and earned a degree in finance.

A year and a half after graduating college I started working at TMaG as a demand planning analyst. My hobbies other than golf include a variety of different sports, especially playing in the company softball and bowling leagues. I also enjoy going to the beach with my girlfriend and surfing.