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Syd Buchanan '23 Recruiting Profile
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November 2020Personal Statement
Hard work and grinding = Success
I started golf as a Freshmen and I made Varsity, I have been the number 1 player for our team 2 years in a row and I continually trying to better my game with exercising, range time, practicing short game, and getting in as many rounds as possible. Each year my score improves and with my determination and work ethic in school I look forward to continuing to lead our team in the #1 spot. This year my team won the State Regional Qualifier and placed 5th in the State Final. Both for the first time in our program history and an amazing accomplishment for our team. At States, I was a top 10 medalist - our schools first ever. All the hard work and relentless practice was shown at Regionals and States and I am very proud of those accomplishments. I aspire to play golf in college because I know how to put in the work required and the effort it takes to stay dedicated to school, family, and golf. My short term golf goals are another Regional Championship and a State Title for our team. My goal for after high school is to play competitively at a great college and prepare myself academically for an exciting and fulfilling career wherever my life may take me.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2 - 1st place finish, 2 - 1st place finish, 5th League, Top 10 Medalist in State Championship
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, State - 5th Place, Best Ever Finish, Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Matt Brush
- Private Coach
- Mike Fay
- Private Coach
- Mary Jo
Events
- Camp/Event
- Division 4 All State Team
- 11/10/20 to 11/10/20
- I got top 10 in the state for our division on the All State Team, for the first time in my school and the first time personally for me and as a Sophomore.
- Camp/Event
- Regionals
- 10/14/20 to 10/14/20
- As a team we got first place at Regionals winning Regionals and then going to States
- Camp/Event
- States
- 10/08/20 to 10/08/20
- At states we played in cold and windy weather and I shot an 86 placing 9th at states, which is top 10 and then as a team for my school we got 5th at states.
- Camp/Event
- Catholic League
- 9/16/20 to 9/16/20
- I shot a 79 in rainy and windy weather and got 2nd overall
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Handicap | 9.5 |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 84 |
| 18 Hole Low | 78 |
| 9 Hole Low | 37 |
| Driving Accuracy | 75% |
| Sand Save Pct. | 40% |
| Longest Drive | 249 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I am in AP U.S. HistoryAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesIn the school year, I work at my school's preschool aftercare 2 times a week, I also work at Oakland University golf course in the pro shop and bag drop in the Summer.