Luke Butler

To College Coaches,

It is my pleasure to recommend Luke Butler as he pursues the opportunity to compete at

the collegiate level. My name is Wade Waters, PGA of Canada Professional and the 2025

PGA of Alberta Coach of the Year. Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of

working closely with Luke, and during that time I have watched him develop into one of the

most dedicated, coachable, and mentally resilient young golfers I have coached.

Luke’s greatest strength is his commitment to continuous improvement. While natural

ability is important, sustained success in golf is built on discipline, consistency, and a

willingness to embrace change. Luke exemplifies all of those qualities. He arrives prepared,

works with purpose, and approaches every practice with the mindset that there is always

another level to reach.

What has impressed me most is his ability to understand and implement technical

changes. Many players can hear instruction, but very few can truly absorb feedback, trust

the process, and execute meaningful improvements over time. Luke has demonstrated an

exceptional ability to understand the “why” behind swing changes, apply them with

patience, and ultimately make them part of his game. The progress he has made over the

past two years is a direct reflection of his work ethic, coachability, and commitment to

mastering his craft.

Beyond his technical development, Luke has grown tremendously as a competitor. His

mental game continues to be one of his defining strengths. He competes with composure,

stays present under pressure, and responds to adversity with maturity rather than

frustration. He understands that golf is a game of resilience, and his ability to reset after

setbacks and remain committed to the next shot is a quality that will serve him

exceptionally well at the collegiate level.

Luke is also a natural leader. He leads through his actions, professionalism, and respect for

those around him. He is humble, accountable, and consistently demonstrates the kind of

character that elevates everyone in his practice environment. Younger players notice the

way he prepares, competes, and conducts himself, making him an excellent role model

both on and off the golf course.

Having recently graduated, Luke has set his sights on playing college golf, and I genuinely

believe he has both the talent and the character to thrive in that environment. More

importantly, I believe his greatest golf is still ahead of him. His development over the past

two years has been substantial, and I have every confidence that he will continue to

improve as he is challenged by the demands of collegiate competition.College coaches are looking for student-athletes who are coachable, resilient, disciplined,

and committed to becoming better every day. Luke Butler embodies those qualities. He is

the type of player who strengthens a program through his work ethic, positive attitude,

competitive mindset, and unwavering commitment to improvement.

I recommend Luke without hesitation or reservation. I am confident he will represent your

program with integrity, professionalism, and the same dedication that has defined his

journey thus far. I look forward to watching him continue his development and make a

meaningful impact at the next level.

Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any additional information regarding Luke or

his development.

Sincerely,

Wade Waters, PGA of Canada

2025 PGA of Alberta Coach of the Year

250-505-6806