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William Hirtz '22 Recruiting Profile
Height6'9"
Weight235lbs
Age22
Primary PositionGolfer
Dominant HandRight
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2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Challenges are opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. I’ve learned that life and golf are filled with them. My younger brother has severe heart issues (four open-heart surgeries, and 2 near death experiences). His faith and courage inspire me. He has taught me to never give up, be resilient, patient, take time to live my life to the fullest, and to trust God. Challenges provide opportunities to learn, and they make me a stronger person. Last Fall I had a very bad case of mono and an aggressive growth spurt. Both of these issues challenged me to manage my schedule so that I could heal, play golf and basketball, all while prioritizing my academics. Now I literally stand above the crowd, and I’m adjusting to my height. Golf is what I truly enjoy and excel at. Just like life, it is filled with frustrations, obstacles and triumph. Whatever the hindrance, I can overcome it.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- 2019 Junior Varsity Team
- 2018 Varsity Team
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Jared Jones
- Athletic Director
- Marty Durden
Events
- Camp/Event
- Notah Begay Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Qualifier
- 8/04/21 to 8/05/21
- Shot 73 and 74. This was an incredibly tough tournament and on day two I struggled but made 5 birdies to finish well.
- Camp/Event
- Harmon Series (Greenwood Cup Qualifier)
- 7/31/21 to 7/31/21
- Shot a 71 (-1) and took 1st place. This event is part of a qualifying series to gain entrance into The Greenwood Cup played at River Oaks CC.
- Camp/Event
- STPGA Clicgear Challenge
- 7/26/21 to 7/27/21
- Shot 72 - WS. I was -4 and became ill while playing on day 1. I was able to sink a 20 foot putt to hold on to an even score to end the day despite being very sick. Day 2 was shortened due to storms in the area making the course unplayable.
- Camp/Event
- STPGA Aggieland Classic
- 7/19/21 to 7/20/21
- Shot a 75 and 71. My scores are continuing to improve now that I'm able to practice and play regularly.
- Camp/Event
- Texas Junior Amateur Quali
- 7/07/21 to 7/07/21
- Shot a 73 and missed the cut by 2 shots behind a friend who is playing for the University of Houston in the Fall.
- Camp/Event
- STPGA Mid-Summer Showcase
- 6/21/21 to 6/22/21
- Shot 78 and 73. On day two I was able to clean up my errors from day one.
- Camp/Event
- Notah Begay Houston Regional Quali
- 6/16/21 to 6/17/21
- Shot 82 and 72. Both days I started on hole ten and I struggled to find my rhythm on day one. On day two I was intent on cleaning up my errors and was -1 for the majority of the round.
- Camp/Event
- AJGA Preview College Station
- 4/03/21 to 7/04/21
- Shot 74 and 73.
- Camp/Event
- STPGA Spring Fling
- 3/27/21 to 3/28/21
- Shot 74 and 79.
- Camp/Event
- Wildcat Invitational (High School Event)
- 3/05/21 to 3/06/21
- Strong wind conditions. Scores: 76 - 77 Yardage: mixed tee boxes between 6380 and 6816 Rating: between 71.4 and 73.3
- Camp/Event
- Legends Junior Tour Spring Preview
- 2/27/21 to 2/28/21
- My second tournament back. Scores: 75 - 77 Rounds 1 and 2 Yardage: 6654 Rating: 72.3 (73.3 adj)
- Camp/Event
- STPGA Prestige Tour Winter Showdown
- 2/06/21 to 2/07/21
- This was my 1st tournament back after several months and I was playing with my new clubs that had just arrived two weeks ago. This was a new course for me, and due to poor weather conditions my practice round was cut short. Day 1 was challenging because I was learning the course, I came back strong on day 2. I'm proud of my recovery and am ready to get back to tournament play. I finished in the top 10 for the tournament. Scores: 84 and 72 Rounds 1 and 2: Yardage: 6664 Rating: 73.3
- Camp/Event
- River Oaks Country Club Junior Championship
- 9/26/20 to 9/27/20
- 1st place with a 76 and 72. After a disappointing start on day 1, I revised my plan and executed it on Day 2. I was 4 under on the front nine, and finished the day even. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2672932
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Optimist International Tournament of Champions
- 11/09/19 to 11/10/19
- I'm most proud of this event not because of my scores but that I played and made it through both days despite being very sick. I was diagnosed a week later with a severe case of mono. All things considered the 86 and 89 could have been worse. https://www.optimist.org/golf/golf-toc-scores-2019.cfm
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Optimist International Junior Golf Championship
- 7/24/18 to 7/26/18
- To qualify for this tournament I had to play in a three-way playoff. It went on for 4 holes, and I secured my place to play in this tournament. Once there I made the cut and shot 79 - 79 - 75 https://www.optimist.org/golf/juniorgolf/scores18-2.cfm
- Camp/Event
- Presbyterian School vs River Oaks Baptist School Golf Tournament
- 4/04/18 to 4/04/18
- This was the highlight of my middle school golf. At this 9 hole tournament I shot -6. This was an especially great day for my school too, because I tied Cole Hammer's record setting score.
Training
- General
- 3 years
- Strength and endurance, as well as golf specific exercises
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Sophomore Team
Statistics
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Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesI enjoy: Auto racing, Technology, Recreational Basketball, Skeet and trap shooting, Snowboarding, Power sports, Tennis, Volunteering to do community service with my church, Woodworking