Ralph Kho '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Ralph Kho, class of 2020 at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. I started playing golf when I was 7 years old and ever since I have been competing for junior golf tournaments such as JGANC, JTNC, AJGA, and US Kids. After my first US Kids golf tournament at age 9, my work ethic, passion for the game, and competitive edge grew intensely. From that day to now I’ve always had the determination and perseverance to win more tournaments and ultimately improve my game. At 11 years old I qualified and played in the U.S. Kids World Junior Championship at Pinehurst in North Carolina.

I'm an active member of The First Tee of Silicon Valley since 2009 to present and on my way to certifying at the Ace level, the highest level in The First Tee of Silicon Valley (TFTSV) program. I've been giving back to the TFTSV “family” in a variety of ways, including as a Junior Coach and volunteer at many TFTSV events over the years.

My accomplishments below:

• Selected to play PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach on Sept. 27-29, 2019 benefiting The First Tee - https://www.thefirstteesiliconvalley.org/participant-ralph-kho-chosen-for-the-2019-pure-insurance-championship/
• Qualified and played for Northern California Team for The 2019 Junior America’s Cup in Alberta, Canada on July 22-25, 2019. 18 teams of the top four boys representing 12 western states
• Selected and participated in The First Tee Par-3 National Championship at The Kanawha Club in Richmond, VA (2017).
• 2019 Junipero Serra H.S. Varsity Golf MVP
• 2019 WCAL Boys Golf All-League 2^ND Team (junior)
• 2018 WCAL Boys Golf All-League 2^ND Team (sophomore)
• Varsity golf player since freshman year at Junipero Serra H.S.
• Ranked 14th in the 2019 Western Conference Athletic League (WCAL) Boys Golf Outstanding Player Final Standings with the differential score of 2.6

Junipero Serra Varsity Golf Team Highlights:

2018 Team Champion Gary Rovig Invitational At Saddle Creek GC, Copperopolis. Placed 3rd as an individual score of 72.

2019 Team Champion Gary Rovig Invitational At Saddle Creek GC, Copperopolis. Placed 3rd as an individual score of 71.

Recent Golf Tournament Results:

• 7/24/2018 –   2^nd Overall  90th San Francisco Junior Matchplay Championship, 30 Field
• 12/15/2018 – 1^st FCG National Tour Northern CA Championship @ Crystal Springs GC, 11 Field. (76-WS)
• 2/17/2019 –   2^nd  Central Valley Junior Championship @ Diablo Grande GC, 32 Field (77, 81 = 158)
• 3/23/2019 –   3^rd  Pheasant Run Junior @ Pheasant Run GC, 23 Field (77, 73 = 150)
• 6/17/2019 –   3^rd NCGA Junior Championship Qualifying @ San Jose GCC, 22 Field, (72)
• 7/8/2019 –     13th @ 2019 NCGA Junior Championship @ Green Hills GCC, 48 Field (75, 76, 77 = 228)
• 7/12/2019–    17^th PGA JR Championship Qualifier @ Poppy Ridge GC, 66 Field (76, 73 = 149)
• 7/22/2019 –   60^th Junior America’s Cup Alberta, Canada, 72 Field (78, 76, 87 = 241)
• 8/5/2019     – T32  2019 California State Junior Championship @ Soboba Springs GC. 87 Field (79,70 = 149)  

Academic Honors and Leadership Awards

• President's Education Award (2016)
• Academic Excellence Award (2016)
• 2nd Place in The St. Vincent De Paul Writing Contest – San Mateo County (2016)
• National Honors Society (2018-2019)
• California Scholar Federation (2018-2019)
• Principal's List (2016-2017, 2018-2019), Honor Roll (2017-2018)
• World Language Award (2019)
• Outstanding Student Award (2019)
• Serra Leadership Award (2019)
• International Student Leader (2017-2018) 

Other Curricular Activities and Awards:

• Dennis Kettman College Scholarship Award Recipient (2016-2017)
• Chess Scholarship Recipient from Brainstorm Workshop (2016)
• Participated in The NorCal Leadership Academy at Pebble Beach, CA (2017)
• Active and long-time participant of The First Tee Of Silicon Valley (2009-present)
• Currently Certifying for Ace Level - the Highest level of The First Tee program (2019) 

Upcoming Tournaments:

    *  12/6/19-12/8/19  AJGA  EVIAN International  & Senior Showcase - Angel Park Golf Club - Palm Course Las Vegas, NV

• 8/19/19-8/22/19  AJGA Junior at Woodbridge - Woodbridge, CA
• 8/31/19-9/1/19    Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) Fall Series @ San Juan Oaks GC
• 9/24/19-9/29/19  PURE Insurance Championship - PGA Tour - Pebble Beach, CA
• https://www.thefirstteesiliconvalley.org/participant-ralph-kho-chosen-for-the-2019-pure-insurance-championship/