Luke Cakuls Walker '25 Recruiting Profile

Introduction:

I am Luke Walker, Class 2025 at IMG Academy where I entered as a high school sophomore.  I am a high-level competitor on IMG Academy's golf team, committing over 35 hours a week in practices and tournaments.  

Golf Overview:  I am a left-handed golfer, and I picked up my first golf club in eighth grade.  I started off my high school junior golf season with strong results, and continue to show marked improvement in every facet of my game. Since the 23-24 high school season started in September 2023, I have played in 6 tournaments through the end of October, with a scoring average of 75, with a best of 71.  I placed in the top 10 in 5 out of the 6 tournaments, including: Sept. 9-10- PGA National HJGT, 72-80/152 (placed 1^st), Sept. 23-34- Orange County HJGT, 73-71/144, (T3), and Oct. 7-8- Disney Fall Junior Open HJGT, 76-74/150 (T10). My performance at my final tournament in October was 73/75/148 (T14) on October 28-29 at Orlando Fall Junior Open HJGT.  All of my coaches have recognized that I am “very coachable”, and they have complimented my ability to remain focused, both during practices and in tournaments.  I aspire to play competitive college golf at the highest level, furthering my own successes while also encouraging the successes of my teammates.  

Upcoming Tournaments:  11/18-19/2023, Disney LBV Junior Open, Walt Disney World-Lake Buena Vista, Lake Buena Vista, FL; 11/25-26/2023 Orlando Thanksgiving Junior Open, Mission Inn Resort-Las Colinas, Howey-in-the Hills, FL; 12/2-3/2023, Tournament of Champions  presented by Foresight Sports, Walt Disney World-Palms, Lake Buena Vista, FL; 12/9-10/2023, Jensen Beach Junior Open, Jensen Beach Golf Club, Jensen Beach, FL; 12/16-17/2023, Holiday Classic at Orange County National Golf Club-Panther Lake, Winter Garden, FL; 12/27-28/2023, 2023 Eagle Creek Holiday Open, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Orlando, FL; 1/13-15/2024, 2024 Hurricane Cup Invitational, World Golf Village-Slammer & Squire, Augustine, FL

Academics:  I am a straight “A” AP/Honors student, with a 4.3 weighted grade point average, a member of the IMG Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society, and a member of Student Athlete Scholars for high-achieving student athletes.    

Other Interests:  Before competitive golf, I earned many medals at the highest level swim meets with state and national swim times.  I was also a lefty pitcher of a nationally recognized high school travel baseball team where I was nicknamed the ”Closer” by my teammates.  I also enjoy shooting pool.  My friends call me “Cool Hand Luke” at the table. 

Community Support:  I am a strong student, a caring person, good citizen, and respectful and supportive of my classmates, teammates, and others. My recent charitable activities include leading a fund raising campaign for a local food bank, and developing, organizing and leading a campaign to introduce family members to career opportunities at a local established manufacturing plant.