PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri golfer Alina Rogers practices at Old Hawthorne golf course

September 30, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT

Missouri golf player Alina Rogers entered an exclusive scholarship program in Ontario, Canada, which has helped her improve her golf game for the Tigers.

Missouri golf player Alina Rogers practices her swing Thursday at Old Hawthorne golf course. As a collegiate athlete, Rogers is on the golf course practicing six days a week. | Kayla Kauffman

Missouri golf player Alina Rogers swings her driver at the range Thursday. Rogers, who says she drives about 240 yards, is a sophomore at MU studying graphic design. | Kayla Kauffman

Alina Rogers laughs with teammates and her coach while the team discusses the weekend schedule after practice Thursday at the Old Hawthorne golf course.
| Kayla Kauffman