Ryan Higgins '20 Recruiting Profile

Sports have always been a significant part of my life.  When I’m outside playing and competing, I’m at my very best.  I seem to thrive on the challenge of competition.  Over the years I’ve participated in many sports; golf, soccer, basketball and football.  I played travel soccer for seven years from August through May.  I golfed all summer,  every Christmas and every spring break with my family.  Freshman year was difficult as I had to decide between the golf team and the soccer team.  I chose to play soccer and I regret that decision.  I love golf more than anything, so after soccer was over, I decided to only play golf and focus on it year round.

Passionate, smart, and hard-working are the words coaches used to describe me in my evaluations.  Passionate was the term used most often and what I feel describes my personality the best.  I am focusing solely on Golf and have a strict practice schedule. Practice is critical and keeps me confident on the course.  Golf is the perfect sport because I alone am responsible for my score.

Currently, I’m a Senior at Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois with score of 28 on my ACT and a GPA of 3.38.   I’m 6’ and weigh approximately 145 lbs.   In addition to practicing golf, my daily routine includes working out to keep gaining strength and remain fit.  I am interested in receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and would prefer a school in the Midwest, however I am flexible based on the right opportunity.  Playing golf in college would be a dream come true for me and I am open to any Division as long as the school has the right Business program for me. 

During my first year on the golf team, I was the top player with an average nine hole score of 41.   At Conference at the Bridges of Poplar Creek GC, I started the first hole with a triple bogey and still managed to end up scoring a 76 and tying for 1st place.  During my Junior year I medaled with a 75 at our High School tournament in Randall Oaks.  Putting is the strongest part of my game because of the long hours I spend practicing.

I am currently working as a volunteer coach for a 5th grade basketball team at the park district I played in when I was younger.  I feel I’ve been a strong leader and role model to the boys and I’m happy to give back to my community.

I believe that my work ethic,  passion and focus will allow me to achieve a degree in Business and help your University golf team succeed.