Golf Resume
Scoring Average: 73.88
Gross Scores:
Fall 2025
- 29th Missouri Valley Invitational: 76, 73, 71
- 34th WWU Fall Invitational ( Injured): 71, 76
- 15th Virginia McCoy Invitational: 74, 77
- 5th Columbia College Invitational: 75, 72
Spring 2025
- 13th Columbia College Invitational: 78, 70
- 47th Verhille Invitational: 83, 75
- 25th CMU Invitational: 71, 79
- 12th WWU Spring Invitational: 71, 77
- 11th UHSP Spring Invitational: 72, 76
- 4th AMC Conference: 72, 66, 74
- 72nd NAIA Nationals: 79, 73, 82
Fall 2024
- 19th WWU Fall Invitational 72, 74
- 24th CMU Invitational: 78, 74
- 15th GC Invitational: 78, 70
- 23rd Railwood Invitational: 78, 76
- 19th Columbia College Invitational: 76, 78
Academic
School Name: William Woods University looking to transfer
Academic Year: Freshman
GPA: 3.6
Personal Statement
As I approach the middle of Year 2 at William Woods University, I am seeking a new challenge academically and athletically through a transfer opportunity on a golf scholarship. My move to the United States has been an extremely positive experience, allowing me to adapt quickly to the demands of collegiate athletics while continuing to grow both on and off the course. Competing in the U.S. has strengthened my independence, discipline, and commitment to excellence.
Academically, I have maintained a strong 3.7 GPA, demonstrating my ability to balance a demanding schedule of training, travel, and coursework. Athletically, one of the highlights of my collegiate career was helping my team reach the national tournament last season, an experience that reinforced the importance of teamwork, preparation, and performing under pressure. Individually, I continue to progress as a player, posting a scoring average of 73.88 during the Fall 2025 season.
I am highly motivated to continue challenging myself at a higher level and to contribute positively to a competitive program that values both athletic performance and academic achievement. I bring a strong work ethic, a competitive mindset, and I am eager to take the next step in my collegiate golf career while pursuing excellence in the classroom and on the course.
Additional Achievements
2025
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4 top 15 finishes
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1 top 5
- Regular A team representative
- 5 top 25 finishes
- Qualification as a team for Nationals
2023
- Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh – Completed
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award – will complete Dec 2023
- Qualified Lifeguard
- Senior Sports Captain for School House
- Academy Football, 3 seasons
- Qualified for joint Robert Rock and Faldo Series Event 2022 and 2023 (WAGR events)
- Signed to Foresight Sports UpNext Player Development Programme
- Junior Club Captain, Uttoxeter Golf Club
Swing Footage
Social Media
COMMITTED WILLIAMWOODS UNIVERSITY
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Link to Document: Joe McCandless