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Eliot Menninga '25 Recruiting Profile
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Sept 2024
2023 Spotlight
2023 HighlightsPersonal Statement
When I began playing in 2020, I quickly developed a passion for golf, and I was instantly hooked. Being self-taught for the first few years, I was able to find success during my first 2 high school seasons...breaking par in multiple rounds, finishing several tournaments as medalist, and leading our team to a State Tournament qualification. I also finished T26 individually and achieved several of my personal goals. During these High School seasons I learned to love the competition, and I developed the drive to make myself and my teammates better.
Through lessons, practice sessions, and competing in Iowa Junior PGA events (see link below), I've continued to develop my game both mentally and physically. As more goals are reached, I will continue set the bar higher to challenge myself. There is so much more to learn about the game of golf, and I truly believe my best golf is ahead of me.
I would love the opportunity to play at the collegiate level and am considering a career in the golf industry.
(Link to my Iowa Junior PGA profile)
https://iowapgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/iowapgajr23/profile/emenninga/tresults.htm
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, 5-1st Place Medalist, 3-Runner Up Medalist, 3-Top 3 Finishes
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional 2nd Place, State 2nd Place
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional 2nd Place
- 2023 Club/Travel Team
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Sectional 2nd Place
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Kent Breems
Events
- Camp/Event
- State Tournament Iowa 2A
- 5/20/24 to 5/21/24
- T8 Individual, +3, 74. Team 2nd Place 307
- Camp/Event
- State 2A District Tournament
- 5/13/24 to 5/13/24
- Team 2nd Place 305, Individually 11th, 80
- Camp/Event
- State Sectional Tournament
- 5/08/24 to 5/08/24
- Individual 1st Place Medalist, 80. Team 1st place 328.
- Camp/Event
- High School Conference Tournament
- 5/06/24 to 5/06/24
- Individual 7th Place, 78. Team 1st place 308. Finished 1st place Individual Medalist in Little Hawkeye Conference meets
- Camp/Event
- High School Colfax Invite
- 5/03/24 to 5/03/24
- First Place Team 309, Individual Medalist with -1, 71 including 3 birdies
- Camp/Event
- Washington HS Invitational
- 4/29/24 to 4/29/24
- Team 3rd with a 318, shot +1, 73 with 4 birdies on the round. 2nd Place individual finish
- Camp/Event
- Knoxville High School Invitational
- 4/27/24 to 4/27/24
- Team 2nd Place 306, Shot +5, 75 for a T5 individual finish with 5 birdies in the round
- Camp/Event
- High School Oskaloosa Invite
- 4/23/24 to 4/23/24
- 15 Teams, 90 Individuals, Team T2 319, Individual Medalist with Even Par 70 including 2 birdies on the round.
- Camp/Event
- High School Tournament PCM Invite
- 4/22/24 to 4/22/24
- Winning Team score of 322, shot +3, 75, Individual Medalist including 3 birdies on the round
- Camp/Event
- Iowa PGA Soring Junior Open
- 4/21/24 to 4/21/24
- Day 2, shot +6, 77. Two day total +16, T14 Overall
- Camp/Event
- Iowa PGA Soring Junior Open
- 4/20/24 to 4/20/24
- Day 1, shot +10, 80, It was super cold with 15-20 mph winds
- Camp/Event
- High School Tournament
- 4/18/24 to 4/18/24
- Team 1st Place 324, Lead team with +7, 79, T2 Individual finish including 3 birdies
- Camp/Event
- Dutch Masters 2 Day High School
- 4/12/24 to 4/13/24
- Day 1 - Shot +5 - 77 - T3 with 3 birdies. Day 2 Shot -2 - 70 - with 6 birdies - 3-way T1 individually for tournament, Finished 2nd place individually after playoff hole
- Camp/Event
- High School Conference Meet
- 4/09/24 to 4/09/24
- Team First Place 304, Lead team with +2 - 72 - First Place Medalist Finish including 4 birdies
- Camp/Event
- 2024 High School Pella Invite
- 4/04/24 to 4/04/24
- Team Score 320, Lead the team with a +2 - 74 - 3rd Place individual, including 3 birdies
- Camp/Event
- 2024 High School Meet Saydel Invite
- 3/29/24 to 3/29/24
- Team 301 - Lead the team with a +2 - 73 - 3rd Place individual finish, including 3 birdies, and 1 eagle
Additional Sports
- Baseball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Hm all conference
- Football
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Second team all conference
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Club/Travel Te | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Handicap | 4 | 2.1 |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 76 | 76 |
| 18 Hole Low | 70 | 69 |
| 9 Hole Low | 35 | 34 |
| Longest Drive | 375 |
