Andrew Marcotte '26 Recruiting Profile

Change is typically hard, but for me it was necessary.  My freshman year, I did not live up to anyone’s academic expectations, and I learned the hard way that digging out of an academic hole is not easy.  Academically I was doing “ok,” but nowhere near to what coaches would expect nor what I was capable of achieving.  My golf game was fine.  I was winning local tournaments in Massachusetts, voted my high school team’s MVP, and fairly consistently playing “good golf”--but I knew that I wanted and needed more of a challenge to be considered a competitive college golfer.  I knew that my efforts and performance both in the classroom and on the fairways were not going to get me where I knew I could and want to be.

With the support of my parents and my own sheer will and determination, I was accepted to Saddlebrook Preparatory School in Florida as a member of the Class of 2026.  I was given a second chance to improve my academics, to strengthen all aspects of my golf game, and to be independent--I can quote my parents, "You have one shot at Saddlebrook!  This is your only do over in life."  I am proud of myself for my Honor Roll-level grades for my first term away from home.  

My golf game has improved a lot since arriving at Saddlebrook thanks to great coaching, encouragement, and a new and improved outlook.  I am confident that having the ability to play golf year round will continue to make a difference.  My home state of Massachusetts isn’t very conducive to year-round play although I tried as hard as I could always taking advantage of open, outdoor practice bays with snow falling and temps near the single digits. No one can say that I am not passionate about the sport!  Saddlebrook offers a very structured golf program which includes course management, physical conditioning, mental coaching, and overall player development.  With 100% effort, and three years to work hard, I am excited to see what I can achieve.

When it is time to choose a college, I want to have options and to be able to pick a program where I can excel academically and play for a coach who is going to help me grow and improve.  My ultimate goal is to take my golf talents as far as they can through college and beyond.  I would like to major in Sport Management and ultimately pursue a career in the golf industry.  For years I have heard my Grandfather say "Find a job you enjoy doing and you'll never work a day in your life."

I am confident that all who have coached me would say that I listen to instruction and willingly accept criticism, that I always put in 100% effort, that golf is my passion, and that I am a good teammate with the potential to be a leader.  I hope that I will be given the chance to wear a college team’s polo and play for a coach who loves the game and coaching aspiring golfers.  I am committed. I am coachable.  I am ready to achieve.  Please give me the opportunity to learn more about you and your team.