Ryan Lai '24 Recruiting Profile

I have finished my first season on the Men's golf team at the University of Maine at Augusta in the USCAA Yankee Conference, in my first season I had a competitive scoring average of 79. My three best scores included two 75's and a 76. I alternated between roster number one and two this past season, was named Coach's Player of the Year, First-Team All Conference, and finished second in Regionals at Pease GC with a 76. I have three years of eligibility left and look forward to progressing towards my dream of competing on the PGA Tour. 

I began playing golf at 12 years old and it quickly became my passion.  I love being paired with highly skilled golfers.  I always want to surround myself with the best players because I find this highly motivating and gives me something to strive towards.  I practice golf year round.  During my high school season, I put in an additional 4-5 hours a day after team practice.  I strive to be the hardest working player on the team and also lead and mentor the younger players.  I am a PGA Junior member and work regularly with my swing coach in between tournaments.  I incorporate conditioning and strength to my routine before school in order to increase my athleticism on the course.  

Academics are also very important to me and I work towards maintaining a high GPA.  It is my goal to excel in college as well.  I hope to find a college that allows me to build on my golf career while also investing in my future with a degree in Business Management.  

Finally, I am extremely dedicated to making it onto the PGA Tour and will not be satisfied with anything short of that. I am willing to do whatever it takes to work towards it, to make my family and friends proud.  I know the mental toughness it takes to excel in this sport and I am ready to put in the work.