Alek Lechuga '24 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name Alek Lechuga and I am a Junior from Chicago.  I am fairly new to golf, as I just began 3 years ago.  I played travel soccer since the age of 3, but when I discovered golf, I fell in love with the sport. Golf  is very different than playing a team sport, but I am learning how to handle the mental challenges when out on the course by myself.  My coaches would describe me as a very disciplined and coachable athlete.

For the past two years I have been a caddy at my local Country Club . I have learned new skills due to caddying such as communicating and  building a trust with the members.   Caddying has also helped in high school golf, as I am able to give teammates advice and encourage them to stay positive out on the course.  

As a Mexican-American I hope to inspire all cultures including my own to embrace golf like I have. I know that not only do I have the talent to compete for a college team, but also the  work ethic and leadership skills to make an impact in your program.