Clay Kucera '17 Recruiting Profile

Clay Kucera

3034 Fairway Circle

Chaska, MN, 55318

612-247-9772     [email protected]

February 22, 1999

6’0   160 lbs

Chaska High School Class of 2017

College of the Canyons 2018

High School GPA: 2.8 ACT: 22 

College GPA: 3.5

Other sports: Varsity hockey (goalie) 

GHIN #: 5358962

I grew up in Chaska, Minnesota. Growing up in Minnesota we always made the most of our short golf season. College gave me that opportunity to continue my love of golf. I spent my freshman year at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA. After a year round experience and a lot of hard work on my short game, I learned a lot this year and I am ready to compete at a higher level. I am hard working and looking for a better fitting program.  When I am not working on my own game, I spend time caddying at Hazeltine National Golf Club. I value my health and spend a reasonable amount in the gym to prevent injuries. 

My overall goal is to improve my game to the highest level. I plan to continue to work hard both in the classroom and on the golf course. I am able to stand out from others because of my ability to contribute to a leadership role on a team and my outstanding work ethic on and off the golf course.

High School Highlights:

9th Grade: Varsity Letter | Scoring Average: 76.3 | Runner up in the conference as an individual | Team MVP

10th Grade: Varsity Letter | Scoring Average: 76.6 | Low: 69 | Runner-up in the conference | Team MVP | Team Captain

High School: Legacy at Craguns: 71.2/138 6525 yds. Par 72 Score: 69 – 1st of 140  

AAA Minnesota State High School Championship Bunker Hills: 6978 yds. Par 72 Scores: 80,80 =160 –T45th

Summer: Trusted Choice Big I National Qualifier Hazeltine National Golf Club: 73.5/143 7137 Par 72 Score: 73 – 3rd

Summer: 89th Minnesota JR Boys Championship Eagle Creek Golf Club: 70.8/129 6349 yds.  Par 72 Score: 78-73 151 – T26th

11th Grade: Varsity Letter | Scoring Average: 74.7 | Low: 67 | Conference player of the year | Team MVP | Team Captain | All State | 4th as an individual in the AAA Minnesota State High School Championship

FCWT Whistling Straits: 74.5/143 6909 yds. Par 72 Score: 75-73 147 - T2nd Notables: Parker Reddig (FSU), Connor Glynn (U of M), Tristan Nelko (Nebraska) 

MGA State Amateur Qualifying: Stonebrooke Golf Club: 71.5/137 6475 yds. Par 71 Score: 72 2nd Notables: Reece Sanders (U of M), Lincoln Johnson (U of M) 

U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying: Victory Links: 74.1/130 7048 yds. Par 72 Score: 70-79 149 T-23

12th Grade: Varsity Letter | Scoring Average: 73.8 (5th all time high school history) | Low: 64 | Ranked Top 10 Player in the State | Team Captain | 3rd in Conference Rankings | All FCWT Team | Mr. Minnesota Golf Award Candidate 

FCWT Whistling Straits: 74.5/143 6909 yds. Par 72 Score: 78-74 152 - 1st Notables: Lincoln Johnson (U of M), Parker Reddig (FSU), Tristan Nelko (Nebraska), Samuel Anderson (University Wisconsin) 

Summer: 91st Minnesota JR Boys Championship: The Bridges 73.7/143 6778 yds. Par 72 Score: 73-77 150 - T-16 Notables: Jack Ebner (Miami of Ohio), Trey Fessler (Nebraska), Connor Glynn (U of M), Lincoln Johnson (U of M) 

U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying: Brackett's Crossing Country Club 75.1/141 7127 yds. Par 72 Score: 77-75 T-28 

Freshman Year: Scoring Average 75.4 Adjusted: 74.5 | All Conference | All State | 1 Win | 1 Runner-up | 

Conference at Valencia Country Club 74.7/138 7076 yds. Par 72 Score: 74 1st 

Conference at San Dimas Golf Course 71.7/126 6400 yds. Par 72 Score: 69 2nd 

Conference at Alisal Ranch Golf Course 71.9/128 6542 yds. Par 72 Score: 75 4th 

Conference Championship at Crystalaire Country Club 72.7/129 6962 Par 72 Score: 72-75 T-4 

CCCAA SoCal Regional Championships at Bakersfield County Club 72.6/131 6822 Par 72 Score: 76-75 8th 

CCCAA State Championships at Sandpiper Golf Course 74.2/132 7050 Par 72 Score: 74-73 T-5th

Southern California Open Qualifier at Oak Valley Golf Club 74.0/138 6816 Par 72 Score: 78 T-38