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James Folz '21 Recruiting Profile
ClubDrive Chip and Putt
Height6'4"
Weight240lbs
Age22
Primary PositionGolfer
Dominant HandRight
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James Folz Recrui...Personal Statement
My collegiate goals are to play for a highly competitive golf program at a university with great academics that will help get me ready for my future career whether it's in golf or in another career path. While my goal is to play golf after college, I realize that is a difficult task. I am willing to work to meet my goals, but I am also wanting to be prepared for a career after golf at a top academic university.
I have always worked hard to meet my personal and team goals whether in the classroom, field, or on the course. I have been fortunate to excel both in the classroom and in sports receiving recognition for both. One of the things I love about golf is that there are no excuses. When you play great it shows just as when you play poorly. I always try to ensure that I am prepared to play my best at any tournament or match that I am going to play in. I pride myself on being a good teammate and always being coachable. No matter the school, the coach can rest easy knowing that I will be taking care of my academics as well. I look forward to working hard and being a team leader at whatever university I am fortunate enough to further my playing career.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 5 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Finish 6th at region with a 42/35-77 and missed going to state by 1 stroke, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Named to the all Kentucky New Era Team, Shot 76 at Region 2 tournament (Madisonville Country Club) to finish in top 9 out of 96 players, Finished 5th out of 66 players at Christian County Invitational at Western Hills Golf Course, Finished 17th out of 9, 1st Team All-Area
Team Awards
- Played as 1 man as a freshman
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Shot 83 at Region to finish in top 30 of 100+ players
Team Awards
- Played as 3 man as 8th grader
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Recieved varsity Letter as a 7th grader
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2017 Drive Chip and Putt
- Drive Chip and Putt is a national competition that host 1000's of participants throughout the United States. There are multiple levels of the competition with the final 10 players ending up in Augusta at the Masters to crown a National Champion. I placed 2nd in the Local Qualifier held at the Links at Novadell in Hopkinsville, Kentucky (Top 3 advance). Next, I placed 2nd at the Subregional Qualifer held at Persimmon Ridge in Louisville, Kentucky (Top 2 advance). Next, I placed 5th at the Regional Qualifier held at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburg, PA (1 advances to Augusta for Championship). I did manage to place first in the putting section at Oakmont. There are only 100 competitors left at the Regional Qualifier level from the entire US.
- 2017 Golf House Kentucky - Kentucky PGA Junior Tour
- KyJrPGA is a junior series that host 30+ tournaments throughout Kentucky with nearly 100 players in the 13-14 age division alone. I participated in 9 tournaments this year finishing 4th in player of the year standings after placing top 3 in four tournaments and 1st in two. The last 1st place finish came in the season ending invitation only Tournament Championship (Tournament of Champions).
- 2017 Greater Owensboro Junior Golf Series
- The GO Jr golf series is located in the Owensboro-Bowling Green-Hopkinsville region of Kentucky and host multiple tournaments throughout the entire area. I finished as the GO Series season Champion with two 1st place finishes, runner-up in series championship, and multiple other high finishes.
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Mitchell Moore
- High School Head Coach
- Lee Major
- Private Coach
- Todd Trimble
Events
- Camp/Event
- Marshall County Invitational
- 9/05/20 to 9/05/20
- T-4 1 Over 73. 33-40
- Camp/Event
- HGCC junior Club Championship
- 8/20/20 to 8/20/20
- 1st place one over par 72.
- Camp/Event
- Christian County Invitational
- 8/06/20 to 8/06/20
- -1 70. Individual 2nd place.
- Camp/Event
- Hopkinsville High School Invitational
- 8/03/20 to 8/03/20
- Even par 71 for 1st place.
- Camp/Event
- Bluegrass Tour Championship
- 7/14/20 to 7/15/20
- Day one: Even Par 71 on wildcat course.Day two: 4 over 76 on big blue. Tie for 1st. Lost in playoff
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Junior Amatuer
- 7/08/20 to 7/09/20
- 75-74, 149 total
- Camp/Event
- Bluegrass Golf Tour
- 5/26/20 to 5/26/20
- +3 75. Tie for 4th. Was 5 over through four and battled back with an eagle on the 18th.
- Camp/Event
- College Prep Series at Vanderbilt
- 2/29/20 to 3/01/20
- Camp/Event
- KHSAA state tournament
- 10/11/19 to 10/12/19
- Camp/Event
- Daviess County Invitational
- 8/02/19 to 8/02/19
- 2nd place. Lost in in 5 man playoff. 74 +2.
- Camp/Event
- Callaway World Championship
- 7/15/19 to 7/17/19
- 82-81-75. T 16 out of 55 in the consolation tournament after missing the cut the first two days.
- Camp/Event
- Ky Junior PGA
- 5/30/19 to 5/30/19
- Shot a 77 to finish 4th. Two shots behind leader.
- Camp/Event
- Marshall Strong Classic
- 5/18/19 to 5/19/19
- Shot 73-77=150 total. 1st place. Birdied last two holes to win by one stroke.
- Camp/Event
- Muhlenburg County Invitational
- 9/15/18 to 9/15/18
- Individual 2nd place with a score of +1 72
- Camp/Event
- Ky Jr Pga
- 7/10/18 to 7/10/18
- Placed third with a score of 6 over. 77
- Camp/Event
- Golf Tournament
- 7/02/18 to 7/02/18
- Kentucky Junior PGA tournament. Tied for first with a 79
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Jr PGA Tour Championship - Tournament of Champions
- 7/20/17 to 7/21/17
- Shot 78/74 for a 1 stroke victory in the Boys 14 and Under division
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Jr PGA Combo #3
- 7/14/16 to 7/15/16
- Shot 87/82 to finish 4th
- Camp/Event
- KHSAA Region Two golf tournament
- 6th place, 78. State Qualifier
- Camp/Event
- KHSAA (Kentucky High School Athletic Association) Region 2 Tournament
- Shot 76 to finish 9th out of 96 players (High School Regional Tournament)
- Camp/Event
- Christian County Invitational
- Shot 81 to finish 5th out of 66. (High School)
- Camp/Event
- GO Junior Series Tournament
- Shot 80 to finish 1st in boys 13-15 yr old divison
- Camp/Event
- GO Junior Series Tournament
- Shot 83 to finish 1st in boys 13-15 yr division
- Camp/Event
- GO Junior Golf Southern Series Championship
- Shot 80 to finish runner-up. This finish gave me enough points to be named GO Series Champion (boys 13-15).
- Camp/Event
- DriveChipandPutt Regional Qualifier
- Finished 5th overall thanks to winning the Putting Division
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Jr PGA Tournament
- Shot 79 to finish 1st in (boys 13-14) after a three hole playoff in which I birdied the third hole to win
- Camp/Event
- KPGA Middle School Championship
- Shot 83 to finish 29th out of 82 players. I did manage to have the only Eagle in the tournament.
- Camp/Event
- KPGA Middle School Regional
- Shot 38 to finish in 3rd out of 20 and qualify for state championship tournament
- Camp/Event
- GO Junior Golf Southern Series Tour Championship
- Shot 89 to finish 3rd for tournament. Also finished Tour Runner-up in 13-15 division
Training
- Swing Coach
- 3 years
- Mitchell Moore Golf
Additional Sports
- Baseball
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Competed in multiple World Series. Played 2nd, 1st, 3rd, SS, and Pitcher. Was a team leader in batting average most years.
- Other
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Archery
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handicap | 0.8 | 2.8 | 6.6 | ||
| 18 Hole Avg. | 75 | 75 | 78 | 88 | 96 |
| 18 Hole Low | 70 | 70 | 73 | 83 | 90 |
| 9 Hole Low | 33 | 33 | 35 | 41 | 44 |
| GIR | 9 | 9 | 7 | ||
| Putts per 18 | 30 | 32 | 34 | ||
| Driving Accuracy | 7 | 50% | 50% | ||
| Sand Save Pct. | 60% | 60% | 25% | ||
| Longest Drive | 325 | 295 | 260 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English II Pre-CalculusAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Human Geography World History College Algebra (Math 150) English 101 Sociology 101 English 102 AP US historyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2015-2018 :Jr. Beta Club, Principal's List, Honor Roll, Academic All-State, Distinguished rating in statewide testing, Duke Tips program, Took Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science (high school courses) while in middle school., passed AP Human Geography exam, multiple FFA public speaking events, 2018-2019 : Student Council President for class of 2021, National Honor Society, Beta Club, passed AP world history exam with a score of 4 out of 5
- ActivitiesKey Club, National FFA Organization, Church youth group, Kentucky Youth Assembly, National Honors Society, Student Council, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Christian County Youth Leadership.