Cooper Ward '21 Recruiting Profile

Andover Central High SchoolAndover, KSMen's Golf

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Height6'4"

Weight195lbs

Age22

Primary PositionGolfer

Dominant HandRight

18 Hole Average72

Tournament Scoring Average74

Handicap+0.7

Video

August 2020

Updated Driver Sw...

9 iron on course

Personal Statement

Ever since I was a kid I found a passion and love for golf. I grew up playing and learning from my father. I have been dedicated through practice and determination in hopes of fulfilling my dream of playing college golf. I am a very hard worker and every day I strive to work on my weaknesses and celebrate my successes. I am a good student by turning in assignments always on time, study hard and respectful to my teachers and peers. I find that it is important to be supportive of my teammates by always finding a way to hang out with them to connect with them as a friend first and a teammate. I feel strongly that a teammate should cheer on each other, no matter what circumstances. I will be an excellent member of your team because I am determined to be successful as a student, athlete and teammate.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
2 years
2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
State Champs, Regional Champs, Conference Champs
2018 Varsity Team

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Doug Snyder
Club Coach
Josh Cook

Events

Camp/Event
Lake Hefner Shootout
9/19/20 to 9/20/20
Even-72, Even-72
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John Conrad
9/06/20 to 9/07/20
75, 3 over-76, 4 over
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OJGT Kickingbird Challenge
8/22/20 to 8/23/20
73-73, had fun with the people I played with both days. Always super fun playing in Oklahoma. Finished tied for 17th out of 90 kids.
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Kansas am qualifier
6/29/20 to 6/29/20
I was was suffering from extreme fatigue and was +9 after 10 holes but played the remaining holes -2. I missed qualifying by two strokes but was very proud of how I fought back, especially while several other good players "No Carded". This was my last tournament of the early summer, as I was diagnosed with COVID the following day. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2380256
Camp/Event
The Railer (Kansas Stroke Play Championship)
6/26/20 to 6/28/20
This is a very tough tournament and the field is always very good. First day I started off very poorly and ended up finishing with a 79 (+7). Wind was a big factor as it was blowing 25-35 mph the entire tournament. The next day I played poorly and matched my first round score. The morning of the final round I woke up feeling extremely lethargic and under the weather. I decided to tee it up anyway and struggled the entire day. I was so "out of it" I don't even remember playing the 18th hole but was determined not to "No Card". I tested positive for COVID-19 three days later. It was the worst round I can remember playing, but I'm proud of myself for finishing. https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/2020-mens-golf-schedule/the-railer-kansas-stroke-play-championship/
Camp/Event
Kansas junior am
6/16/20 to 6/17/20
Shot 75-73 in the 17 yo age group. I finished T16 in an extremely strong field in winds +25 mph. The field was strong as 12 of the top 15 players have been extended verbal or formal offers to play college golf. https://centrallinksgolf.org/competitions/2020-junior-golf-schedule/ks-junior-amateur-championship/
Camp/Event
Cherry Oaks KJGA
6/09/20 to 6/09/20
Score: -2 (70); Placed Second one stroke behind Adam Kasitz (2020 Commit to Taylor University [Indiana]) https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2369644
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Emporia KJGA
6/04/20 to 6/04/20
Score: 75 (+4). Finished five stokes back. Frustrating day with fourteen pars and four bogies. First tournament of the spring due to COVID. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2369827
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Hefner Lake Shootout
9/14/19 to 9/15/19
Shot 76-74. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1741525
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Men's City Championship
8/23/19 to 8/24/19
Shot rounds of 78 (42-36) and 77 (42-35); Proud of myself for keeping my cool on both days and shooting a solid back-9 after two ugly front-9's.
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City Junior
7/31/19 to 8/01/19
Score: 73 (39-34) 1st day and 74 (40-34) 2nd day. 3rd place in age group.
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AJGA
7/21/19 to 7/21/19
Score: 81 (39-42). 2 Birdies. Really windy. Pretty tight course. I let my emotions get to me during this tournament. I putted the ball well but struggled off the tee. Overall good experience.
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Second Chance Kansas Am Qualifier
7/02/19 to 7/02/19
Score: 76 (42-34). 4 over. 3 birdies, started on the back. Just got in my head on the second nine. Couldn’t exacute and really struggled off the tee. Missed the playoff for an alternate spot by 1.
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Kansas Am Qualifier
6/26/19 to 6/26/19
Score: 78 (36-42). Played consistent on the front and just couldn’t keep it together on the back. Weather was really hot and muggy.
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Kansas Junior Amateur
6/10/19 to 6/13/19
Score: 77 1st day, 81 2nd day, 82 3rd day. I got 13th in my age group, age 16.
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Kansas 4 Ball
6/08/19 to 6/09/19
Score: 78 1st day and 82 2nd day. These are my individual scores. I played with my father, Mike Ward.
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KJGA Wellington
5/30/19 to 5/30/19
Score: 72 (39-33). Tied for 4th in my age group - 16 and over.
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5A State Tournament
5/22/19 to 5/22/19
Score: 76 (38-38). Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team. Placed tied for 23rd.
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5A Regional Tournament
5/13/19 to 5/13/19
Score: 79 (40-39). Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team. Tied for 14th.
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AVCTL D2 Tournament
5/07/19 to 5/07/19
Score: 8 over through 16, rained out and they confirmed the score after 16. It is windy and raining all day. Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team. Placed 8th.
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Hesston Invitational
4/25/19 to 4/25/19
Score: 83 (38-45). Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team.
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Wichita Collegiate Inviational
4/15/19 to 4/15/19
Score: 79 (40-39). Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team.
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Andover Central Invitational
4/08/19 to 4/08/19
Score - 82 (40-42). Competed as a member of Andover Central High School Varsity team.