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Benjamin Wu '22 Recruiting Profile
ClubAmerican Junior Golf Association
Height5'6"
Weight150lbs
Age20
Primary PositionGolfer
Dominant HandRight
18 Hole Average71
Tournament Scoring Average75.9
Scoring Diff3
Handicap+0.5
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April 2021
June 2020Personal Statement
Hello, I am Benjamin Wu, a junior at Troy High School (MI). I am a hardworking student-athlete who strives to succeed in the classroom and the golf course. I also swim competitively as a second sport.
I was first introduced to the game of golf when I was 5 by my parents. The first experience I had to golf was a mini-golf course with my uncle, and I found putting to be really fun. I was drawn to the game because it required long periods outdoors, which I love. Since being introduced to the game, golf has been an important part of my life.
Ever since I was first introduced to tournaments, I took golf very seriously. Since joining tournaments, I have worked very hard to keep up with the top of the competition. After playing with my friend who's a top player in the country, I realized what a top player plays like. Since then, I have improved my scoring average drastically and even gained a lot of yardage on my clubs in the last year. I hope to keep improving and take the next step from National Tournaments and High School tournaments to NCAA College Golf.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place, Sectional 3rd Place, Regional 3rd Place, MIGCA, MIGCA Division 1 All Academic Team
- 2020 Varsity Team
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference, High School Varsity MVP as a freshman
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Placed T5 for Regionals.
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2021 American Junior Golf Association
- Placed 2nd place at AJGA Boyne qualifier.
- 2020 GAM (golf association of michigan) (Golf Association of Michigan)
- 2020 Top 50 Junior Tour
- 1st place at TOP50 Junior Tour at Pontiac Country Club
- 2019 AJGA-American Junior Golf Association
- 2019 Golf Association of Michigan (Golf Association of Michigan)
- 2018 Top 50 Jr Tour (16 and up)
- played from 2017-2018. Played 16 and up division ( played up was 13 at the time)
- 2017 Callaway and Meijer Junior Tour
- Played 10-12 division (12 year old) 5400 yards for 18
- 2016 Callaway and Meijer Junior Tour (MI) (10-12)
- Played 10-12 division. Was the Age Division Champion as 11 year old. Averaged 90.
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Marc White
- Club Coach
- James Bastian
- High School Head Coach
- John Getzan
Events
- Camp/Event
- Oakhurst Wabeek Junior Open
- 8/23/21 to 8/24/21
- My last tournament of the summer. I struggled with my ball striking on the first day and shot a 80 at Oakhurst CC with a lot of blind shots because of the morning fog. I bounced back and shot a 70(-1) at the tough and narrow Wabeek CC with 14GIR. I played 6800 yards the first day and 6700 yards the second. I placed 1st out of 23 golfers and shot a total of 7 over in 2 days.
- Camp/Event
- Top50 Junior Tour VSCO Championship
- 7/27/21 to 7/27/21
- I shot a 74 (+2) from 6500 yards with 14 pars. I hit 12 GIR.
- Camp/Event
- AJGA DANA INCORPORATED OPEN
- 7/19/21 to 7/22/21
- Played from the tips 6800 yards at a course with a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 73.3. I shot a 69(-3) in the Junior Am Fundraiser and my scramble team shot a 66(-6). I shot 79, 76,77(+16) in 3 days. I struggled with my irons all three days.
- Camp/Event
- GAM Championship Edgewood Qualifier
- 7/12/21 to 7/12/21
- I shot a 73(+3) from 6500 yards. I shot a 38 on the front nine and a one under 35 on the back. I finished T21 and hit 12GIR.
- Camp/Event
- Michigan Junior Amateur Qualifier 2021
- 7/09/21 to 7/09/21
- I shot a (+5) 76 (40, 36) from 6500 to place 9th and qualify for the Michigan Junior Amateur Overall Division as an alternate. I had a rough start and a bad day of putting with 36 putts.
- Camp/Event
- Michigan Junior PGA Championship
- 6/17/21 to 6/18/21
- First 2 day summer tournament of the year. I struggled with short game (a lot of 3 putts and bad chips) and I was also making a lot of mistakes and errors throughout both days. I shot 77(36,41) and 77(38,39) for a total of 154 (+10) from 6600 yards.
- Camp/Event
- The Memorial AJGA Qualifier
- 6/06/21 to 6/06/21
- Shot a 78(39,39) from 6600 yards at a very tight golf course with small greens. I placed T19 and had 38 putts
- Camp/Event
- 2021 Oakland County D1 Championship
- 5/19/21 to 5/19/21
- I shot a 75(+3) from 6500 yards with 5 birdies to place 6th out of 124 golfers. I struggled with putting and had 34 putts. I was a medalist in Countys, and I was also selected as All OAA Red League.
- Camp/Event
- 2021 OAA Red Championship
- 5/17/21 to 5/17/21
- I shot 76(+4) from 6600 yards to place 5th. The team finished 3rd overall in the best OAA division (Red).
- Camp/Event
- Top 50 Junior Tour Pontiac 2020
- 9/12/20 to 9/12/20
- Struggled with tee shots and putting in the bad weather condition, but I still won as 1st place. Shot 6 over for a 78 (40,38)
- Camp/Event
- AJGA
- 8/17/20 to 8/17/20
- A long hour (10+ hours) car drive for me from MI to PA. I shot 77(+5) (38,39).
- Camp/Event
- Gam Junior Stroke Play Championship
- 8/06/20 to 8/07/20
- I shot 72 (+1), 74 (+3) and placed 14th out of 60 golfers. I shot 34 on the front 9 both days but struggled on the back 9. I finished 2 days at 146(+4)
- Camp/Event
- UHY
- 7/16/20 to 7/17/20
- Had a horrible first day but bounced back on the second day. I shot 89, 78 from 6700
- Camp/Event
- Michigan Junior Amatuer Qualifier 2020
- 7/08/20 to 7/08/20
- I shot 74(+2). Qualified for the overall division (16 and up division)while being 15 years old.
- Camp/Event
- AJGA Coca Cola Junior Championship
- 6/29/20 to 7/02/20
- I shot 73 and placed 2nd at the Qualifier. I had foot pain issues during the open tournament and a cracked driver but I still played and finished. I shot 78-82-85 to place 47th. I shot 318(+30) through 4 days.
Training
- Golf Fitness
- 3 years
- Training focuses on lower body strength, balance, core strength, arms strength, overall atheletic ability.
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 10 years
- Varsity Team
- 2015 YMCA Michigan State Championship Meet: 500 yard freestyle(1st) 100 yard backstroke(3rd) 2020 OAA White Championship : 1
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 American Junio | 2020 GAM (golf asso | 2020 Top 50 Junior | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 AJGA-American |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hole Avg. | 76 | 79 | 74.75 | 77 | 80 | 83 |
| 18 Hole Low | 75 | 73 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 82 |
| 9 Hole Low | 36 | 35 | 34 | 38 | 37 | |
| GIR | 12 | 55% | 50% | 60% | 50% | |
| Putts per 18 | 36 | |||||
| Longest Drive | 360 | 306 | 300 | 305 | 280 | |
| Driving Accuracy | 60% | 50% | 55% | 45% | ||
| Sand Save Pct. | 90% | 95% | 95% | 85% | ||
| Handicap | +0.3 |
| Statistic | 2019 Golf Associati | 2018 Top 50 Jr Tour | 2017 Callaway and M | 2016 Callaway and M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handicap | 4.2 | |||
| 18 Hole Avg. | 83 | 84 | 85 | 90 |
| 18 Hole Low | 78 | 78 | 76 | 87 |
| GIR | 50% | 50% | ||
| Driving Accuracy | 275 | 50% | ||
| Sand Save Pct. | 90% | 90% | ||
| Longest Drive | 280 | 245 | 210 | |
| 9 Hole Low | 39 | 38 | 42 | |
| Putts per 18 | 34 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honor Geometry, Honors Algebra 1 and 2, Honor Precalculus Honors English 9. Honor English 10Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP US history, AP Calculus AB, 11 English AP, AP computer scienceAwards and Activities
- AwardsPresidential Education Award, Troy School District Academic Excellence Award, Troy High School Scholar-Athlete Award (2019, 2020), 2018 National History Bee Middle School Winner, National Honor Society.
- ActivitiesChemistry Club, Medical Club, Volunteering at the VA Hospital (100+ hours).
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