- 2024 Spotlight
Personal Statement
I have been involved in the world of golf since I was just a few months old. In mid-April 2009, the 73rd edition of the Masters Tournament in Augusta began. My father, a person who is truly passionate about golf, decided to attend this prestigious tournament. That edition saw a three-way tie, with Ángel Cabrera emerging as the winner, becoming the first Argentine ever to win that title. From the trip, my father brought back a blanket with the PGA logo, which I still keep, along with two ball markers from the tournament—one for him and one for me—predicting that in a few years, I would also get involved in this amazing sport.
In 2019, my interest in golf grew significantly. As a result, my father researched and arranged for me to attend IMG Academy every summer, which I did a total of four times. By the third time I went, I set myself a goal: my biggest dream was to play college golf and study full-time at IMG. In October 2023, I joined the Dominican Golf Federation's national junior tour, making a strong debut with decent results, including one podium finish. This summer at IMG, I gave it a try and came very close, but it didn't happen due to personal reasons. As I told Andres Vera and Jim Labuda during our conversations, "After all these years, I feel ready to take the next step."
My academic performance has always been outstanding, achieving a 99 average in my first year of high school under the Dominican system, which translates to a 4.0 GPA in the American system. I believe that responsibility and dedication are words that best define me, as I consistently strive to submit my assignments on time and actively participate in various extracurricular activities, such as academic Olympiads, reading marathons, and Model UN simulations. At Instituto Iberia, where I am currently studying, we have the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program, which I plan to participate in next year in case I don't make it to IMG. The school is also known for its success in sports, and I have been proud to contribute to this reputation. In September of last year, during my unofficial debut in tournament golf, our school team finished in second place at the 2nd edition of the interschool golf tournament at Vistas Golf & Country Club. Some of my academic achievements include placing 2nd in the District Physics Olympiad, participating in the Regional Physics Olympiad, being awarded Best Delegate three consecutive times in internal Model UN simulations since seventh grade, and holding the title of Academic Excellence throughout my school experience.
I am fully committed to giving my all to achieve my goals and develop the best I can as a person, always trying to give respect to receive respect in return. Thank you for your time, and I truly appreciate all the opportunities provided by the NCSA platform. Have a great day!
