Tommy Whitley '26 Recruiting Profile
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Tom Swinging DriverPersonal Statement
When I started golf and played my first 18 holes of golf at the age of 4, I cried and begged to quit, but my dad insisted I finish. I reluctantly finished the round, and it was one of the best things I did at that young age. If I had not been pushed to finish what I started, then I may not be the golfer I am today. That is what separates me from my peers. I finish what I start. I like to dream big and because of that, my goals are high. I want to become the #1 junior golfer and #1 golfer in the world. I know the only thing holding me back from this is myself, so I work hard each time I am on the driving range or golf course to get closer to reaching my goals. My confidence and ability to be humble, helps me stand out and be a leader with my team and friends.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2026 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 3rd Place
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Colby Burdic
Events
- Camp/Event
- Optimist Illinois Qualifier
- 6/11/24 to 6/12/24
- Shot 72,76 for a total 148 for a solo 2nd finish and I qualify for the Optimist International Championship.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Tour
- 4/13/24 to 4/14/24
- Shot 75,81 for two day total 156; played well in my first 27 holes and my last 9 holes I struggled with the putter.
- Camp/Event
- IHSA 2a State
- 10/13/23 to 10/14/23
- Shot 86, 83 for total 169; was not my best showing, but battled out the weather conditions.
- Camp/Event
- IHSA 2a Sectional
- 10/02/23 to 10/02/23
- Shot 75 and qualified for state
- Camp/Event
- Mattoon Invite
- 9/08/23 to 9/09/23
- Shot 76,74 for a two day total of 150. Finished 11th of 152.
- Camp/Event
- Optimist Junior golf qualifier
- 6/12/23 to 6/14/23
- Shot 78,77 in the qualifier to put me in solo 5th and had good enough scores to qualify my to the Optimist Championship.
- Camp/Event
- AJGA Preview at Meadowbrook Qualifier
- 4/28/23 to 4/28/23
- Shot 75 in the AJGA qualifier and placed top 10, losing the playoff to qualify for the tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Tour
- 4/09/22 to 4/10/22
- Tommy Whitley shot 77, 83 for a total of 160 for 1st place.
- Camp/Event
- Decatur Jr. Championship
- 7/18/21 to 7/19/21
- Tommy Whitley shot 82, 83 with a total of 165, and ended in 3rd place
- Camp/Event
- Summer Rail Jr. Championship
- 7/07/21 to 7/08/21
- Tommy Whitley shot 94, 80 with a total 174, and ended in 2nd place
- Camp/Event
- Prep Tour
- 6/01/21 to 6/02/21
- Tommy Whitley shot 82, 89 with a total of 171, and finished in 3rd place
- Camp/Event
- Decatur Jr. Open
- 5/29/21 to 5/30/21
- Tommy Whitley shoot a 91,85 for a total of 176, ended in 3rd place
- Camp/Event
- Prep Tour
- 5/15/21 to 5/16/21
- Tommy Whitley finished the tournament with a 84,76 with a total of 160 for 3rd place.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 9 years
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP langAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honor Roll 6th - 10th Grade
Top NCSA Athletes at Mt Zion High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
