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Matthew Wood

  • NCAA ID: 2307963696
  • Status: Committed to McKendree University
  • Class of 2024

Next Level U Statement

Interested in playing golf for a great institution. I would be an asset to my team because of my strong work ethic, confidence, passion and positive attitude.

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Academics

Interested in a General business course

Country
Canada
School Name
Southwood Secondary School
School City
Cambridge
GPA 3.7
Recruitment Year
2024

Athletics

Citizenship:
Canadian
Height:
5’11
Weight:
165 lbs
References:
  1. Chris Dickenson – Golf Coach (Director of instruction at Whistle Bear Golf Club)

Player Style:

1. Very long off the tee

2. Aggressive but smart

 


Player Strengths:

Excellent ball striker, Long off the tee, Tough Mental game


Leadership:

I have been on multiple hockey teams where I have been named an alternate captain. I am also enrolled in the leadership class in my school and am quickly learning how to be a role model and leader for younger kids in my school.


Team History:

Ontario Golf Academy 2020-present

Southwood Secondary School Golf team 2020-present

2023 CJGA team challenge

 


Individual Accomplishments:

Honour roll all through highschool

School golf team MVP 2022 and 2023

Nominated for Senior Athlete of the year 2022-2023

Nominated for High school hockey Coaches award


Team Accomplishments:

3rd place finish at 2023 CJGA team challenge


Club Distances:

60 degree 90 YardS

56 degree 105 Yards

52 degree 120 Yards

Pitching Wedge 140 Yards

9 Iron 155 Yards

8 Iron 170 Yards

7 Iron 180 Yards

6 Iron 195 Yards

5 Iron 205 Yards

4 Iron 215 Yards

3 wood 265 Yards

Driver 300 Yards


Tournament Low Scores:
Finished 2nd place in 2023 Junior Club Championships at Whistle Bear 72-70 -2 total
Team Events Results:
3rd place finish at 2023 CJGA team challenge
Stats:

Handicap of 2.4 as of September 2023

 

Finished T-2 at CJGA Victoria Park East team challenge shooting 74-74

Finished 1st at CJGA Woodington Lake shooting 78-79

Finished T-12 at MJT Grey Silo shooting 76-76

Finished 6th at MJT Flambrough Hills shooting. 79-76

Finished 11th at MJT Rebel Creek shooting 81-81

Finished 4th at MJT Century Pines shooting 79-74