Connor McKenzie '25 Recruiting Profile
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January 2024
Day in the lifePersonal Statement
I am a junior at Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passionately dedicating myself to honing my skills for a prospective college golf opportunity. With a determined work ethic, I strive to excel both academically and athletically. Presently, I maintain a commendable 3.14 GPA, while showcasing my golf with a tournament scoring average of 73.6. My commitment to excellence serves as a testament to my readiness for the challenges that lie ahead in both my academic and golfing pursuits. I qualified as the 1 man on varsity my freshman year and through my junior year I have remained the 1 man.
5 Fun Facts about me-
1. My maternal Grandfather was the Head Golf Pro at St. Clair CC for 40 years.
2. I had my first hole in one during a high school match my freshman year.
3. Last fall I shot 69, first time breaking 70 in a tournament.
4. My paternal Grandfather was President and Chairman of the SWAT at Oakmont Country Club. During his 40+ years of membership.
5. My uncle played with Tiger in a, AJGA event at Firestone.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
- 2021 Varsity Team
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Phil Newcamp
- High School Head Coach
- Todd Flynn
Events
- Camp/Event
- Golfweek Junior Tour at PipeStone Golf Club
- 4/06/24 to 4/07/24
- Camp/Event
- PIAA State Championship
- 10/16/23 to 10/17/23
- Started off day one birdie, birdie, double bogey, birdie, eagle and shot 1 under. Day 2 was -2 after the front 9 and played the back 9 2 over and finished 1- and T14 out of 72. I played 2 holes at 6 over, if I don't I am in the playoff.
- Camp/Event
- WPIAL 3A Championship
- 10/02/23 to 10/09/23
- I shot 73 1 over on day 1 and 2 over 74 on the second day to finish 2nd for 3over total.
- Camp/Event
- GolfWeek Invl Ball State
- 9/08/23 to 9/10/23
- 76-79 and tied for 50th.
- Camp/Event
- TSPGA Pittsburgh Open
- 8/07/23 to 8/08/23
- The course was playing 7,000 and very windy one day 1. I was very happy with 75 and making the cut. Day 2 was the same weather conditions and shot 76. Finished t13 and beat players from Radford College and also Longwood College and a few others.
- Camp/Event
- College Prep Series Penn State
- 7/29/23 to 7/30/23
- The runner-up honors went to Connor Mckenzie from Pittsburgh, PA. Bringing in impressive scores of 71 and 69 to finish -4 with 8 birdies over the 2 days.
Training
- Titleist Performance Institute Athlete Development
- 3 years
- 5:30am lifting
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 5 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Baseball
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Football
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. AM Civic Engagement and Forensic ScienceAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Attended an IB Elementary SchoolRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesTop NCSA Athletes at Upper St. Clair High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
