Field Profiles

Max was the #5 ranked junior in Class 3A Region 3 with a Fall 2019 season 9-hole iWR index of 2.0. His High School 9-hole match scores ranged from a low of 30 to a high of 37.

Max has been on a hot streak on the FJT tour of late finishing Tied for 7th at Mission Inn with a total day total of 149 (July 3rd) and tied for 13th with a 3 round total of 221 (+2 over) at Streamsong for the Boys Junior Amateur Championship.

He's is the 28th ranked junior golfer in the 16 to 18 age group on the FJT tour.

Max has an average of 73.18 and a rank of 2nd on the Hurricane Junior Tour.

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Andrew Siffert, Jesuit HS, Tampa, 10th grade

As a freshman, Andrew was a strong contributor to Jesuit's HS golf team's Fall 2019 season success.

His low round was a 71 (1 under par) at the Jenkins Invitational in which he finished 4th as an individual. He also shot 78 at Districts and helped his team reach the Class 2A state championship at Mission Inn Resort.

Andrew was the #1 ranked freshman in Region 3 Class 2A with an iWR index of 3.2.

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Jonah Winter, Booker HS, Sarasota, 12th Grade

Jonah is class act on and off the golf course. He plays with great effort and attitude and displays great sportsmanship.

He qualified with a 73 as an individual for the Fall 2019 Class 1 High School State Boys Golf Championship at Mission Inn Resort El Campeon course.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/sports/20200531/junior-golf-winter-shoots-2-under-par

HT Preps First Team https://preps.sarasota.gatehouselive.com/golf#BOYSGOLF

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Russell Aetonu, Riverview HS, Sarasota, 12th Grade

Russell was a key contributor to the Ram's success this past Fall 2019 season. He helped his HS team reach the HS State Boys Golf Championship for the 2nd year in a row.

Russell was low score during several of his team's Fall season invitationals with scores of 71, 70 (Tied for 2nd overall), & 75.

Russell plays and acts with class showing great respect for coaches, tournament organizers, and volunteers.

Russell was 2019 / 2020 HT Preps Honorable Mention. https://preps.sarasota.gatehouselive.com/golf#BOYSGOLF

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Harrison Harper, Plant HS, Tampa, 12th Grade

Harrison had an outstanding Fall 2019 HS golf season leading the very strong Plant HS to win both District (convincingly) and Regional team titles. He was the #1 ranked HS junior in whole Region 3 ( Class 1, 2, and 3) with an IWR 9 hole index of 0.3 and an 18 hole index of 0.7.

He topped off an outstanding junior year by shooting a two day total of 73 - 68 (3 under) at HS Class 3 State Golf Championship at Mission Inn Resort. He finished tied for 7th individually.

He's is currently the 25th(T) ranked in the 16 to 18 age group on the FJT tour.

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James Bradley, Newsome HS, Valrico, 11th Grade

James is the #1 player for the Newsome High School golf team and in 2019 helped his team reach the HS Regionals Championship.

He qualified with an impressive 69 (3 under) as an individual for the Class 3 Fall 2019 High School State Boys Golf Championship at Mission Inn finishing strong on a tough hilly track with a 157 two day total.

James won the Inaugural (2019) Suncoast Jr. Christmas Golf Classic in tough weather conditions and 36 holes in one day.

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Jake Naese, ODA HS, Lakewood Ranch, 12th grade

Jake will be ODA HS golf team's #1 player entering Fall 2020 season. He helped his HS team reach Class 1A Region 3 Regional Championship. Jake fired a 75 at HS Districts and 77 at Regionals and helped his team finish 5th out of 12 teams on the challenging Meadows Country Club, Meadows Course.

Jake's low 9-hole round of the Fall 2019 season was 35 (1 under) and a 74 in HS invitational. In Class 1A / Region 3, he ranked 1st among all the high school 11th grade (junior) golfers with a 9-hole iWR index of 1.63.

Jake recently shot a 74 at Winter Haven CC missing by 1 shot qualifying for the FJT state junior championship.

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Connor DeMichele, Riverview HS, Sarasota, 11th Grade

Connor is a proven leader and was the #1 player for the Sarasota Riverview Rams golf team in 2019 helping them reach the HS State Boys Golf Championship for the 2nd year in a row.

Connor was medalist at HS Regionals with a 1 under score of 71 at Misty Creek. Also, Connor led his HS team at State Championship with a 2-day total of 155 on challenging and hilly Mission Inn El Campeon.

Connor was HT Preps Player of the Year Finalist

https://preps.sarasota.gatehouselive.com/golf#BOYSGOLF

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Nathan Jackson, Clearwater Central Catholic HS, Clearwater, 12th grade

Nathan will be entering his senior year at Clearwater Central Catholic HS and is expected to be their #1 player.

During the 2019 Fall HS golf season, he helped his team reach the Class 1A state championship at Mission Inn Golf Resort.

He shot 76 at Regionals and helped his team finish 3rd out of 12 teams on the challenging Meadows Country Club, Meadows Course earning his team a trip to state..

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Logan Veith, Braden River HS, Bradenton, 12th Grade

Logan is a student/athlete who is leader on and off the course. He is the #1 player for the Braden River HS Golf team and helped his team win the school's 1st ever District Golf Title.

At Regionals he shot a 73 (+1) to qualify as an individual in stiff competition for the 2019 Class 3 H.S State Golf Championship. He was the 2nd ranked HS golfer in his District based on his regular season IWR index. His low 9-hole match was 34 (2-under).

Logan was HT Preps First Team All Star. https://preps.sarasota.gatehouselive.com/golf#BOYSGOLF

He was awarded student/athlete of the week by both SNNTV and East County Observer.

https://www.snntv.com/story/40998668/student-athlete-of-the-week-logan-veith https://www.yourobserver.com/article/logan-veith-braden-river-pirates-golf

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Sam Kriseman, St. Petersburg HS, 12th Grade

Sam is the #1 player for the St. Pete High School Boys Golf Team and in 2019 helped lead his team reach the HS Regionals Championship. He scored 78 at HS Districts.

Sam shot an impressive 74 (+2) at Regionals and missed qualifying by just 1 shot as an individual for the Class 3 Fall 2019 High School State Boys Golf Championship at Mission Inn.

Sam was 1 of 78 kids from the US selected last year to compete in the Pure Insurance Tournament benefiting The First Tee last September in Pebble Beach. He was paired with PGA pro Greg Kraft and made the cut to play Pebble on the 3rd day.

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Jordan Barker, Gulf Coast HS, Naples, 12th Grade

Entering his senior season, Jordan will be Gulf Coast HS golf team's #1 player. His Fall 2019 season's golf performance was impressive finishing the #3 ranked junior in Class 3A Region 3 with a 0.50 iWR 9-hole index.

Jordan's season low 9-hole match score was 34 (2 under) and an 18-hole low of 68 (4-under) in Lakewood Ranch HS Invitational.

Jordan fired a 75 at HS Districts, 75 at Regionals, and shot a two day total of 150 finishing 24th out of 96 at the Class 3 State HS Boys Golf Championship. (He's consistent!)

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Nick Strickler, Plant City HS, Plant City, 12th grade

Nick had strong junior season in 2019 for Plant City HS golf team as their #1 golfer. His iWR 9-hole index was 2.48 which ranked him 7^th lowest amongst Class 3A Region 3 juniors.

His low 9-hole match was 34 (2-under).

Nick won back-to-back individual district titles as both a Freshman and Sophomore.

Nick had a 18-hole season low 73 (+1) at his High School (HS) Districts and shot 75 (+3) at HS Regionals at Buckhorn Springs in Valrico.

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Wesley Morgan, FLVS 2023, Estero, 11th Grade

Wes has played very well this summer averaging ~77 on
18-hole junior golf tournaments.

He has finished 1st in several local junior tour events and won an event at the challenging Lakewood National Golf Club with an impressive 72 (E).

Wes attends high school through FLVS.

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Wyatt Plattner, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota, 11th Grade

Wyatt will be Cardinal Mooney HS golf team's #1 player entering Fall 2020 season. He helped his HS team reach the Class 1 State HS Boys Golf Championship.

Wyatt fired a 75 at HS Districts, 76 at Regionals, and shot a two day total of 159 at Mission Inn (States) helping his team finish 5th out of 16 teams.

Wyatt is a regular on the FJT tour. He carries himself in life and on the golf course with respect for others.

Wyatt was HT Preps First Team All Star. https://preps.sarasota.gatehouselive.com/golf#BOYSGOLF

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Timothy Williamson, Lakewood Ranch HS, Bradenton, 11th grade

As a sophomore, Timothy played last season as #1 golfer for the Sarasota Military Academy. This Fall Timothy will be playing golf for Lakewood Ranch HS.

Timothy fired a a solid round of 76 at HS Districts qualifying him to advance as an individual to Class 1A Regionals. He shot 81 at Regionals at the Meadows Country Club. He also qualified during his Freshman year as an individual for Regionals.

Tim had a 2019 high school season 9-hole iWR index of 3.7 and shot a season low round of 35 (1 under) at Legacy Golf Club.

He's is currently the 13th ranked in the 13 to 15 age group on the FJT tour. Tim was 2018-2019 HT Preps Boys Golf Honorable Mention. www.heraldtribune.com/sports/20190125/2018-19-ht-preps-all-area-boys-golf-team

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Ty Kaufman, Palmetto Ridge HS, Naples, 11th grade

Ty had an outstanding sophomore season for Palmetto Ridge HS golf team as their #1 golfer. He had a high school season 9-hole iWR index of 0.98 ranking him 2nd of all Class 3a Region 3 sophomores. His low 9-hole match was 34 (2-under).

Ty fired a solid round of 79 at HS Districts qualifying him to advance as an individual to Class 3A Regionals. He shot 75 (+3) at Regionals at the Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club.

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Augie Hofmeister, Plant HS, Tampa, 11th grade

As a sophomore, Augie played on the Plant HS golf team.

He's a regular on the FJT and local west coast of Florida junior tours. He recently shot 235 (83 - 73 -79) in a 3 day FJT 54-hole major tournament.

This summer in local and regional junior tour 1-day events he has been scoring between mid 70's and low 80s grabbing a few 1st and 2nd place finishes.

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Connor Pope, Plant HS, Tampa, 11th Grade

Connor will be Plant HS golf team's #1 or #2 player entering Fall 2020 season. He helped his HS team reach the Class 3 State HS Boys Golf Championship.

Connor fired a 75 at HS Districts and 74 at Regionals and helped his team finish 8th out of 16 teams on the challenging Mission Inn Resort El Campeon Course.

In Class 3 / Region 3, he ranked 16th out of 226 boy high school players. His 9-hole iWR index was 2.3.

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Tristen Evans, Venice HS, Venice, 12th grade

Tristen will be entering his senior year at Venice HS and as the expected #1 player is expected to make significant contributions to the Venice golf team.

Tristen was the #10 ranked junior in Class 3A Region 3 with a Fall 2019 season 9-hole iWR index of 3.7 and an 18-hole IWR index of 6.3.

His low 18-hole invitational score was a 75 at Lakewood Ranch Country Club Royal Lakes.

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Lukas Wahlstrom, Cardinal Mooney HS, Lakewood Ranch, 9th grade

Lukas will be entering his freshman year at Cardinal Mooney HS and is expected to make significant contributions to continuing the Mooney's golf team winning tradition.

In 13-15 age division, Lukas has been playing well this summer in junior golf events. He has finished first in some of the local junior tour events on challenging Suncoast area private country clubs.

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Kevin Kelly, Bishop Verot HS, Cape Coral, 10th grade

As a freshman, Kevin made an immediate impact and was a strong contributor to Bishop Verot golf team's Fall 2019 season success.

Kelly started the season hot with 76-74=150 finish at the Bishop Verot 2-day HS invitational.

Kelly finished second overall at the District 1A-8 championship with a 1-over 73, took sixth at the regional championship with a 76 and tied 24th overall at the 1A state championship.

Kevin was the News-Press HS Boys Golfer of the Year.
https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/06/18/all-area-stars-awards-show-olivia-mcmurray-leo-perez-named-players-year/3202185001/

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Tyler Stamerro, St John Neumann HS, Naples, 12th grade

As a junior, Tyler was a frequent contributor to Saint John Neumann HS golf team's Fall 2019 season success. He has been a starter since his Freshman year and has continued to improve.

Tyler has been a regular on the FJT, HJGT, US Kids and the SFJPGA playing many challenging courses around the state. He shoots in the mid 70's to low 80s.

He has had three (3) hole-in-ones at his home course, Quail Creek.

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Jackson Septer, Riverview HS, Sarasota, 11th grade

As a sophomore, Jackson was a frequent contributor to Sarasota Riverview HS golf team's Fall 2019 season success.

During the Fall HS golf season his low 9-hole match was 38.

He helped his team advance to HS State Championship by shooting a 82 at HS Regionals at Buckhorn Springs CC.

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Carson Spence, Sarasota HS, Sarasota, 11th grade

As a sophomore, Carson started on the Sarasota High School golf team.

During the Fall 2019 HS golf season his 9-hole match average was ~40 and he had season low of 37.

He scored an 80 in the competitive Lakewood Ranch HS Invitational.

This Fall Carson is expected to compete for the #1 spot on the Sailors team.

He recently qualified as an All-Star for the UA National Championship at Walt Disney World.

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Aaron Setiawan, Braden River HS, Bradenton, 10th grade

As a freshman, Aaron started as #2 player on the Braden River High School Golf Team helping them to win the school's first ever District golf title at Sandpiper Golf Club at Sun City.

Aaron was the #2 ranked freshman in Class 3A Region 3 with a Fall 2019 season 9-hole iWR index of 3.7 and an 18-hole IWR index of 7.2.

His season's low 18-hole invitational and 9-hole match scores were 76 and 37, respectively.

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Eddie Lainhart, FSWC, Port Charlotte, 11th grade

Eddie attends Florida South Western Collegiate High School but plays golf for Port Charlotte HS golf team. As a sophomore playing for Port Charlotte in Fall 2019, Eddie was a starter helping his team advance to state championship. Eddie was the 6th ranked sophomore in Class 2A Region 3. Eddie is projected to be the #1 player for Port Charlotte High School golf team this Fall 2020.

Last Fall, Eddie's lowest 9 hole match score was 37. He was the team medalist at Class 2A Region 3 Regional Championship shooting a 78 at Quail West Golf & Country Club Lakes Course.

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Arthur Wang, ODA HS, Lakewood Ranch, 12th grade

As a HS junior in 2019, Arthur played #2 and #3 player on the strong ODA HS team.

Arthur helped ODA HS reach Class 1A Region 3 Regional Championship by shooting 80 at HS Districts and 81 at Regionals and helped his team finish 5th out of 12 teams on the challenging Meadows Country Club, Meadows Course.

Arthur's low 9-hole round of the Fall 2019 HS season was 34 (1 under) and a 71 (1-under) in Outback / Mitchell HS invitational. In Class 1A / Region 3, he ranked 2nd among all the high school 11th grade (junior) golfers with a 9-hole iWR index of 2.7.

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Evan Gaul, Sarasota HS, Sarasota, 11th grade

As a sophomore, Evan started on the Sarasota High School golf team.

During the Fall 2019 HS golf season his 9-hole match average was ~40.

He scored a very competitive round of 75 in the Lakewood Ranch HS Invitational at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

This Fall Evan is expected to compete for the #1 spot on the Sailors team.

He recently qualified as an All-Star for the a Jr Golf National Championship at Walt Disney World.

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Christopher Heller, ODA HS, Lakewood Ranch, 12th grade

As a junior, Christopher was a frequent contributor to ODA golf team's Fall 2019 season success.

During the Fall HS golf season his low 9-hole match was 36 (even par) and he placed well in Venice HS Boys Invitational scoring 77.

He helped his team advance to HS Regionals by shooting a 79 at HS Districts at The Club at Renaissance in St. Petersburg.

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