Morgan Sjoerdsma '19 Recruiting Profile
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2017 Golf
March 2017Personal Statement
Simply put, my collegiate goal is to graduate with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Kinesiology. I would like to teach and coach in secondary education. I believe that golf, along with strong academics, would greatly assist in my journey to my career. I have been involved in multiple sports throughout my life and the cross-training has taught me a lot, including how important mental strength is and how crucial the relationships with my teammates and coaches are. I have learned that the "Three C's" (Class, Character and Courage) are necessary in all sports and every part of life. I have learned that a strong work ethic in the classroom spills over into a strong work ethic as an athlete.
What I love about golf is that it is both an individual sport and a team sport; what makes me different is that I am all about the team first. I would love to find a golf team and a college where the course is my home and practice is my favorite part of the day; where we face working out knowing that we will work through things together, not individually; where the name on the front of my uniform truly represents what I stand for, individual accomplishments are shared and cherished, and team accomplishments are celebrated and never forgotten, where I can count on my team being there for me no matter what. If I can find a place where the team is my family and the college is my home, then I will know I have found something special and will give everything I can for the success of the team.
The game of golf has taught me how to keep my mind strong and to stay positive in even the toughest situations. Recovering is crucial, whether it is coming back with a birdie right after a double bogey, or having enough confidence in my putter to drop that one-putt after a three-putt on the previous hole. I know that golf is not a game of perfection but a game of recovery and adjustments. Growing up in a competitive family, I have learned to be aggressive in the game, but I also know how to be focused and composed at the same time.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference, MVP
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team MVP
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional CIF Team Qualifier
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team Rookie of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Sectional CIF Team Qualifier, Co-Champs wit, Conference Champs
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Kati Biszantz
- High School Head Coach
- Keith Moorman
Events
- Camp/Event
- SCPGA Green River Summer Championship #2
- 7/22/17 to 7/22/17
- 5699 yards
- Camp/Event
- VJGA Murrieta Valley Junior Championship The Golf Club at Rancho California GC
- 7/12/17 to 7/13/17
- Camp/Event
- SCPGA Junior Players Tournament - Casta Del Sol Summer Championships #2
- 7/08/17 to 7/08/17
- shot 66(33+33); took second place; 1554 yards
- Camp/Event
- SCPGA Junior Players Tournament - El Prado Butterfield Summer Championship #1
- 6/24/17 to 6/24/17
- shot 74(37+37); took first place; 5507 yards
- Camp/Event
- VJGA Junior Championship at The Country Club of Soboba
- 6/14/17 to 6/15/17
- first day shot 96(49+47); second day shot 88(48+40); 5880 yards; This was a frustrating tournament, I found myself overcorrecting and couldn't figure it out until the last 9 holes. However, this poor performance really motivated me to work with my coach, Kati Bisantz, and practice harder, so I sat out the next tournament and just worked on my game.
- Camp/Event
- SCPGA Junior Players Tournament - Dad Miller Summer Championship #1
- 6/03/17 to 6/03/17
- shot 80(42+38); tied for third place (took sole possession of 3rd place with a card off); 5622 yards
- Camp/Event
- SCPGA Junior Players Tournament - Jurupa Hills Spring Classic #3
- 4/22/17 to 4/22/17
- shot 87(45+42), took sixth place, 5846 yards; not using this as an excuse for my high score, but I played while fighting a severe tonsillitis virus that plaqued me for 10 days
- Camp/Event
- VJGA Seven Hills GC
- 3/12/17 to 3/12/17
- shot 81(39+42), took first place, 6312 yards
Training
- Valley Junior Golf Association
- 6 years
- VJGA U.S. Open Championhip 2015 Runner-Up, VJGA Temecula Junior Champion 2016, VJGA Murrieta Junior Champion 2016, VJGA Hemet Valley Junior Champion 2016
- PGA Southern California Junior Players Tour
- 1 year
- Currently competing spring and summer
- Private Lessons with Professional Instructors thoughout the year
- 8 years
- PGA Professional - Scott Marson from age 7-11; Former LPGA Tour Player and Class A/Life Member of The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division - Kati Biszantz from age 11-15
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Played basketball since first grade; two seasons of club ball
- Track
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Top JV 400m runner; JV team co-captain
- Track
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Currently competing for King track
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Handicap | 6.7 USGA Handicap Index SCGA Junior East (Inaccurate due to 9 hole scores) |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 83 |
| 18 Hole Low | 75 |
| 9 Hole Low | 36 at Dos Lagos Golf Course |
| GIR | 45.4% |
| Putts per 18 | 16.9 per 9 holes |
| Driving Accuracy | 53.2% |
| Longest Drive | 210 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Intro to Literature/Composition Honors Biology Honors World History Honors World Literature/Composition Honors ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Spanish Language (2017-2018) AP Chemistry (2017-2018)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsFreshman(2015-16) 4.0 GPA Honor Roll Sophomore(2016-17) 4.2 GPA Honor Roll; Student of the Month-Honors Chemistry Junior(2017-18) 4.4 GPA Honor Roll (Current); Student of the Month-AP Chemistry; Big VIII All Academic Team
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