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Meagan Makuta '17 Recruiting Profile
Height5'9"
Weight110lbs
Age25
Primary PositionGolfer
Dominant HandRight
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July 2016
January 2016Personal Statement
I am looking to continue my education at a university that will challenge me to become a better individual, while also pursuing my passion of the sport of golf. I am a very dedicated person to my activities, and enjoy the physical and mental challenges that golf provides.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team Captian, 2nd in Conf, 3rd in Regionals, 3 in Sectionals, 22nd in State, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place, Conference 2nd Place
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place, Conference 3rd Place
- 2014 Varsity Team
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Scott Lynn
- Private Coach
- Nate Deakin, USGTF Level III
Events
- Camp/Event
- Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Tournament
- 10/14/16 to 10/15/16
- Shot a 168(85 then 83), finished 22nd, out of 112 Illinois 1A State Finalists. Weather was windy on both days, and misting the start of day 2. Day 2 finished with wind and sunshine. Length was 5651.
- Camp/Event
- Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectionals - Rock Falls
- 10/08/16 to 10/08/16
- HS Sectionals, shot an 80, finished 3rd out of 112 golfers and advanced to IHSA State Tourney. Length was 5051. Nice day, front 9 of course was built in 1913 with very small greens.
- Camp/Event
- Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regionals - Metamora
- 10/05/16 to 10/05/16
- High School Regional, Shot 86, finished 3rd (out of 58 golfers). Length 4939. Lead team, which placed third also, and advanced with team to Sectionals.
- Camp/Event
- Mid-Illini Conference Tourney
- 9/29/16 to 9/29/16
- HS Conference tourney, shot an 87. Length 5728, and finished 2nd overall (of 64 golfers); was overcast and rained on the last two holes.
- Camp/Event
- Lady Dragon Invite
- 9/24/16 to 9/24/16
- HS Tourney, shot 89, very warm day. Length 5728. Shot 40 on the first 9 holes, got dehydrated for a few holes, then started feeling better. Finished 14th out of 78 players.
- Camp/Event
- Eisenhower Golf Invitational
- 9/17/16 to 9/17/16
- HS Tourney, shot 89 course length was 5779. Nice day, some wind.
- Camp/Event
- NCHS Girls Invite
- 9/10/16 to 9/10/16
- HS Tourney, shot 82, finished in 9th place (T8, lost scorecard playoff), couse was very wet, but no rain during round. Length was 5359 yds.
- Camp/Event
- Sages State Preview-Monticello Invite
- 8/20/16 to 8/20/16
- Shot 83, finished in 3rd place (80 was winning score). Started round with extreme windy conditions, then endured a 20 minute cloud burst (which they did not stop play), then perfect weather (72, sunny with a rainbow) for the last hole. 80 girls played, from 14 schools. Course length was at same length as the State Tournament for their class.
- Camp/Event
- Bloomington Best Ball Invite
- 8/19/16 to 8/19/16
- First event of high school golf season. Team event, my partner and I combined for an 87, which was 7th place out of 36 teams, from 15 schools. Course greens were extremely un-kept, which caused issues.
- Camp/Event
- Kewanee Dunes HS Team Event
- 8/09/16 to 8/09/16
- Two player team event, which we took first place with a score of 77. Was 9 holes scramble, then 9 holes alternate shot.
- Camp/Event
- University of Illinois Jr. Open
- 7/28/16 to 7/29/16
- 36 Hole NJGS ranked event; shot 85 on day one of tourney, University of Illinois Orange course, form the Orange tees. In 5th place after day one. Shot 84 on day 2, finished with a two day score of 169. Finished in 6th place. Was very hot and humid both days.
- Camp/Event
- 3rd Annual KY High School Bluegrass Golf Combine
- 7/25/16 to 7/25/16
- Event was cancelled by KJGF.
- Camp/Event
- Youth Classic
- 6/28/16 to 6/29/16
- 36 hole NJGS event. Won Skills challenge for chipping and Putting for age group; course was 5720 for girls, scored 99/98 was a tough few days.
- Camp/Event
- Prairie Vista Spring Finalie
- 6/02/16 to 6/03/16
- 36 Hole NJGS ranked event, Shot 83 (Best so far)/95 for 178 total for two day score.
- Camp/Event
- Memorial Day in Decatur
- 5/28/16 to 5/29/16
- 36 hole NJGA event. Very windy on Saturday, 20+mph. Sunday still windy. Shot 91 on both days, very strong field. Courses are Girls high school state tournament courses. Red Tail distance was 5104 yds, 71.6/12;, Hickory distance was 5779 yds, 73.1/121.
- Camp/Event
- Ironwood Open
- 5/07/16 to 5/07/16
- Rain delay, wet course, shot 89, placed 7th out of 20; distance 5359, 70.4/118
- Camp/Event
- Saints Shootourt
- HS tourney
Training
- Weekly Swing Lessons
- 4 years
- Working with my Swing Coach, N. Deakin since summer of 2013, and continued working on game weekly, except during High School season.
- University of Illinois Golf Clinic, short game
- 3 years
- Attended this clinic each year for the past three years at the campus in Champaign, IL. Won third place overall in Nov 2014. Won chipping in Dec 2015
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Handicap | 10 |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 83 |
| 18 Hole Low | 82 |
| 9 Hole Low | 37 |
| Putts per 18 | 32 |
| Longest Drive | 260 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. I have always taken honors language arts classes, and took an honors American Studies class junior year. This class is considered one of the hardest in the school. I am also currently taking honors Spanish 3.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh School Honor Roll
- ActivitiesFCA, Interact, Local Church Youth Group, Youth Group Mission Trip to New York in July 2015