Avery Nordman '25 Recruiting Profile

A.Y. Jackson Secondary SchoolKANATA, ONWomen's Golf

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ClubOVGA

Height5'10"

Weight170lbs

Age17

Primary PositionGolfer

Dominant HandRight

18 Hole Average75.1

Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking229

Tournament Scoring Average75.4

Scoring Diff0.11

Handicap+1.2

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Personal Statement

I am currently a 16-year-old junior with an 87.1% average (3.9 GPA). Outside of golf and school, I am also a ballet dancer. Training for golf and dance helps me become the most diverse athlete I can be. I am very passionate about both golf and dance, but I feel I can create a future through golf. I am a person with a lot of heart and a positive attitude. Everyday I want to become a better version of myself, whether that is through golf, school, friends, family, or anything else. I am also a “book smart” person. I love learning about new concepts. In Ottawa, I am on the regional junior golf development team for the Ottawa Valley Golf Association. I am starting my fourth year on the team. Being in a team atmosphere and knowing that I have support from the other members on the team, helps me learn what college golf will be like.

My summer season has now finished. I believe I have continued to have a successful season. I have won four tournaments, had 10 top 10s, and placed top 20 in three others. Highlights so far have been winning Golf Ontario’s Juvenile (U17) Girls Championship and playing in the 75th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship and Canadian Junior Girls Championship in July. I have shot five (individual) tournament rounds under par (see red numbers below) this year and have even had an ace in tournament play! I am most proud of my ability to play 6 tournaments in 5 weeks through July and early August. It was a tough and tiring road at times, but I believe my mental strength carried me through some of the more difficult times to be able to perform at my best. I am looking forward to Golf Ontario’s Provincial Super Camp & Tour Championship in a few weeks and my high school season starting.

Thank you to everybody who has followed my path over the past 1.5 years. I am now verbally committed to Longwood University in Virginia. I am so excited to become a Lancer!

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
Team MVP
Team Awards
Regional 2nd Place
2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
Team MVP
Team Awards
Regional Champs
2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
Team MVP
Team Awards
Regional 2nd Place

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
1 season
2023 OVGA (Regional)
Team Coach: Derek MacDonald, Royal Ottawa Golf Club Team Manager: Serge Lafontaine, Director of Player Development, OVGA Rules/Tournaments: Jim Davidson, Director of Junior Tournaments, OVGA Strength & Conditioning Coach: Derek Lacelle, DL Golf Fitness Mental Fitness Coach: Dr. Adam Kingsbury, Clinical Psychologist

Coach References

Private Coach
Dale Trafford

Events

Camp/Event
OFSAA Girls Golf Championships
10/16/24 to 10/17/24
Finished on the podium with a Bronze medal after shooting 73/71 (+2 total) for the two round championship. My ball striking tee to green was very good and I was happy with the way I played. A number of birdie opportunities were not converted preventing me from scoring even lower. Tournament site: https://smartgolf.online/current_tournament/standings?division_id=591
Camp/Event
NCSSAA Girls Championship
9/26/24 to 9/26/24
I finished my high school career by winning the National Capital regional championship. I shot 73 (+1) on a shorter course of just over 5000 yards. With the win, I will compete in the all Ontario championships in October in Windsor, ON.
Camp/Event
2024 Ontario Provincial Super Camp & Junior Tour Championship
9/23/24 to 9/25/24
Finished my Golf Ontario season with a T7 placing at this event. Happy with the way I played over the three days on the tough Black Bear Ridge golf course. With lots of great competition in the field, I was able to score well and improve on my game over each round. With my T7 placing, I wrapped up second overall in the season long Junior Golf Pathway order of merit race. This earned fully exempt status on the AJGA for the 2025 season. Golf genius results page: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10231127510045739502
Camp/Event
2024 Ontario Women's Four-Ball Championship
9/13/24 to 9/13/24
Golf Genius results page: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10231134210731591706
Camp/Event
Junior OVGA Cup (U19)
8/30/24 to 9/01/24
Golf Genius results page: https://gc-ovga-tournamentinformation.golfgenius.com/pages/10230803629548292467
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario's Juvenile (U17) Girls Championship
8/19/24 to 8/21/24
I shot +8 (77/76/71) to finish first. This is my first major Golf Ontario championship that I have won. The final round was incredible. I was 6 shots behind after 8 holes. I then went -5 over the final 10 holes to win by 4. Tournament results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10231072018866948456
Camp/Event
2024 Ontario Summer Games
8/02/24 to 8/04/24
This event was my sixth in four and a half weeks. I struggled in rounds 1 and 2 of the tournament and my scores (86/80) reflected this. However, in my final round, I scored 7 birdies to shoot a 4 under 69 and finished T6 (28 player field). This was also a team competition and I am happy to say that our team won GOLD! Tournament details: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10231144184551622722
Camp/Event
2024 Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship
7/29/24 to 7/31/24
In the 30 player field, I was ranked number 1 and had a bye for the first round. I played well in the round of 16 and won 5&4. In my quarter final match, I also played consistent golf winning 3&1. That was all on the second day of competition. On the final day, I had the semi finals, which I won 4&3. I played very well in the finals, eventually finishing second. This finals took 21 holes to complete. Tournament details: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10231054345378515158
Camp/Event
2024 Canadian Junior Girls Championship
7/22/24 to 7/25/24
This was my fourth tournament in four weeks. I had a great experience at Golf Canada's national junior girls championship. The staff at Marine Drive Golf Club were amazing and I thank them for their great hospitality. The golf course was tight and narrow and was sometimes difficult to manage. My round 2 and 3 scores were indicative of that. Very happy with my fourth round to help me move up the standings a bit. I shot 79/82/81/75 on the par 72 course finishing T55. Tournament details: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10147519527936641438
Camp/Event
2024 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship
7/15/24 to 7/20/24
This was an amazing experience. I shot 78/73 (+9) in the stroke play portion and unfortunately missed the cut. This was the longest course in tournament golf I have ever played (6372 yards). I had 5 birdies, 20 pars, 8 bogies, and 3 doubles. Putting was a strength and weakness this week; I know that I need to improve my green reading and apply the appropriate pace to putts moving forward. This will be a focus for the rest of my season. Thank you to the USGA for this awesome event! Tournament scoring: https://championships.usga.org/usgirlsjunior/2024/scoring.html
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario's 89th Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Championship
7/08/24 to 7/11/24
Golf Genius Leaderboard: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10230981537998883151
Camp/Event
Golf Canada 2024 NextGen Quebec Championship
7/03/24 to 7/05/24
Finished solo 3rd (+7) with rounds of 78/70/72 (par 71). This was Golf Canada's fifth junior event. After opening with +7, came back with a 1 under 70 to make the cut and in solo third. In the final round, I shot 72, which was the best round of the day. Ball striking continued to be good and my driver precision (hitting fairways) was very good. I made 11 birdies over the three days, which led the field. My final score of 220 was my best ever for a three day tournament. Tournament website here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10272005345509427505
Camp/Event
75th U.S. Girls' Junior Amateur Championship SQR
6/19/24 to 6/19/24
Finished T1 shooting 69 (-3). I have qualified for the 75th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. This is my lowest tournament round in my career. Complete with a hole in one on the 14th hole using a 7 iron to cover 152 yards. Tournament website: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/4735238
Camp/Event
OVGA U19 Junior City & Districts Championship
6/15/24 to 6/16/24
Finished as Overall Girls and Juvenile (U17) Girls champion. Shot an 82 (+10) first day and 72 (-3) second day to come from 5 shots back to win. Finished the second round carding 6 birdies, 9 pars, and 3 bogeys. Very happy to shoot my first ever tournament round under par! Visit the Tournament website here: https://gc-ovga-tournamentinformation.golfgenius.com/pages/10230745663864359159
Camp/Event
2024 Junior (U19) Girls Spring Classic
5/19/24 to 5/21/24
Finished T18 (U19) and T7 (U17) with a 76/75 (par 73), total 151 (+5). The tournament was unfortunately reduced to 36 holes due to inclement weather in the second round. Statistically, I was T1 for total birdies with 9. I shot -5 over 32/36 holes...however there were 4 holes in my two rounds that cost me a much better score. My ball striking was very good with my long and short irons leaving me with many birdie (and even eagle) opportunities.
Camp/Event
Golf Canada 2024 NextGen Ontario Championship
5/09/24 to 5/11/24
Finished solo 19 (+11) with rounds of 77/74/79 (par 73). This was Golf Canada's second junior event and had a very strong field. After opening with +4, came back with a 1 over 74 to make the cut. Final round played in rainy, wet, and cold conditions. Ball striking was good and my driver distance was very good. I will continue to work on converting birdie putts to help my scoring.
Camp/Event
OVGA Optimist Junior Spring Classic
5/04/24 to 5/05/24
U17 and Overall Girls winner shooting 77/78 over two rounds. Weather was a big factor for front nine of second round with wind and rain. Shot a solid 37 on back nine Sunday to secure the win. Ball striking was very good which allowed me to shoot birdie or par on 26 of the 36 holes.
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario Junior Players Invitational
3/11/24 to 3/12/24
I finished 10th in my first tournament of 2024. This is Golf Ontario's kick off event to the 2024 season and is an invite only event. Many of Ontario's top ranked Junior girl golfers were present. I played my best golf in the tournament in round 3, shooting 74 (+2), carding 4 birdies. I drove the ball well and my ball striking was consistent. I am happy with my first tournament of the season.
Camp/Event
OFSAA Girls Golf Championships
10/11/23 to 10/12/23
Finished my competitive season for 2023 with a T16 place. I shot 78/78 over two days. It was very windy, cold, and rainy playing conditions and I needed to persevere through them. My driving was consistent and putting was good, scoring 5 birdies over 36 holes.
Camp/Event
NCSSAA (High School) Championships
9/28/23 to 9/28/23
Finished solo 2nd, shooting a 76. This was a qualifier for OFSAA (all Ontario) championships. I was successful in qualifying. Over the past 3 years I have played in this event, I have finished 2nd twice and 1st once.
Camp/Event
Golf Canada NextGen Fall Series East Championship
9/22/23 to 9/24/23
Finished T4 in this Golf Canada event, shooting 85, 78,. 77. Happy with my final two rounds shooting the scores I did and I limited my mistakes. My putting was consistent across my final two rounds too.
Camp/Event
Golf Quebec Inter-Regional Championship (Team Event)
9/10/23 to 9/10/23
I was part of the OVGA team that won this event. It was our region's sixth title and fourth in a row. My partner and I played in a two-person scramble format and shot 70 (2 under) and finished 2nd by 1 stroke. Our results were part of three boys division to make up our team score. Very proud to have been part of the OVGA tradition!
Camp/Event
Ottawa Valley Golf Association U19 Junior Cup
9/02/23 to 9/03/23
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario Juvenile (U17) Championship
8/29/23 to 8/31/23
Finished T15 with rounds of 74, 81, 75. Started and finished strong, making the cut after two rounds. My middle round was off and I made a few costly mistakes. I was happy with the way I putted through the tournament and my "golf thinking" has been really improving in tournament play.
Camp/Event
Ottawa Valley Golf Association U19 Junior Match Play Championship
8/16/23 to 8/17/23
Finished runner up. Final match score was 2&1.
Camp/Event
CJGA Polair Golf Canadian Championship
8/07/23 to 8/10/23
I had an amazing week! I won this major CJGA tournament shooting 79/76/72/80. All parts of my game were very good. I scored well over the whole tournament going +3 for 65 holes. When I made mistakes, I quickly erased them from my mind and concentrated on making my next shot/decision the best one. The biggest thing I was the most proud of was my approach game. My coach and I have worked on my accuracy inside 100 yards leading up to this event and it paid off!
Camp/Event
Golf Canada Canadian Junior Girls Championship
7/24/23 to 7/27/23
Had an amazing time competing in my first ever Canadian Junior Girls Championship. It was a combined Junior (U19) and Juvenile (U17 championship and I finished in 64th position (U19) and 40th position (U17) respectively. My scores were 81/82/81/78. My primary goal was to make the cut and I did. I was able to play with the best Junior girls in Canada and I learned alot about my game and what I need to do to further improve.
Camp/Event
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship
7/18/23 to 7/20/23
Finished T4 in my first Golf Canada NextGen event. Shot 84/77/78. Very proud of my accomplishment for this tournament. My strengths this week were my driving and my iron play. I was very accurate in hitting fairways and felt that my iron striking was very good.
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Championship
7/11/23 to 7/14/23
Camp/Event
Golf Ontario Women's Match Play Championships
6/17/23 to 6/19/23
Camp/Event
Ottawa Valley Golf Association U19/U17 Junior City & District Championships
6/10/23 to 6/11/23
Won the U17 (Juvenile) Championship! Shot 74/78 (plus 8) to win by two strokes. This score also placed me third for the Overall Girls title (behind two current Sophomores at NCAA Div. 2 and 3 schools). Very proud of my accomplishment this weekend. I had a 5 birdie round on Saturday which is my first. My chipping around the green was a big improvement from my last tournament. And, finally, my driving distance and accuracy added to my success this weekend.
Camp/Event
CJGA Humber College PGM Quebec Junior Open
5/20/23 to 5/21/23
Placed 3rd overall (86/87). Not my best scoring days; it was a very tough course and weather conditions (high winds) at just under 6000 yards for distance. I learned from the two rounds that it is very important to keep focus and keep mishit shots to a minimum in order to save strokes.
Camp/Event
CJGA Hurricane Series Opener at Silver Brooke Presented by Hometurf
4/15/23 to 4/16/23
Placed 2nd overall (84/82). Some of my better stats over the two days are: 247.8 yard driving avg. (290 was my longest); 50% driving accuracy; only 1 three putt over the two days and a 33 putt avg. per day. The stat I am most proud of: an 87.5% make avg. of putts in 3-5 ft. length. I have been really working hard on this aspect of my putting and it seems to have paid off for this tournament.