Alec Yap
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About Athlete
I first started golf when I was 5 years old and by the time I was around 12 years old, I knew that I would want to play golf for a living. I grew up in Auckland, NZ and lived there for 15 years and am now living in Gold Coast, Australia. I want to continue my academics in the US and earn a degree as well as become a better golfer and compete with the world’s best. My dream is to be on the PGA tour and be the best golfer in the world and I believe that the US college program can help me get there.
GPA
3.5 - 4.0 ( estimated )
Current high school grades:
English: A
General Math: A
Business: B
Psychology: A
Physical education: A
Religion and ethics: A
Teams
- 2019 North shore men's penance Rangitoto ( 2nd team ) number 4
- 2020 NZ junior interprovincial North harbour u16 number 1
- 2021 North Harbour battle of the bridge u16 number 2
- 2021 North Harbour battle of the North u16 number 1
- 2022 North Shore men's penance Nobilo ( 1st team ) number 2
- 2022 Rosmini College golf 1st team number 2
- 2022 North harbour battle of the bridge men's number 2
- 2022 NZ junior interprovincial North harbour u19 number 2
- 2022 NZ men's interprovincial North Harbour number 2
- 2023 Links Hope island men's Division 1 penance number 5
Championships
2023:
- Junior golf Queensland 18 hole points challenge Redland Bay 1st -4 ( 66 )
- Junior golf Queensland 18 hole points challenge Carbrook 1st -2 ( 69 )
- Danny Lee Springfield open 2nd -3 ( 70,67 )
- North Shore Junior Classic 2nd -2 ( 70 )
- Australian junior age division championship 2nd +7 ( 78,75,70 )
- Junior golf Queensland 18 hole points challenge Southport 3rd -1 ( 70 )
- Mens Burleigh Cup 4th +1 ( 70,73 )
- JGQ Easter classic 10th -1 ( 72, 65 )
- Pacific harbour am 14th +7 ( 74,77,72 )
2022:
- Supercity/ Auckland age groups u19 winner -4 ( 69,70,68 )
- Whitford park u19 2nd -5 ( 67, 72 )
- 9 hole Premier College stroke play 2nd
- Lydia Ko strokeplay u16 3rd +3 ( 73, 74 )
- North shore club champs 3rd +7 ( 75,76 )
- North island u16 age groups 5th +9 ( 69, 78, 78 )
- South island u16 age groups 5th +10 ( 77,74,75 )
- Auckland provincial matchplay 5th
- NZ u16 age groups national championships 7th +8 ( 72,76,76 )
- Auckland strokeplay 18th -4 ( 70,73,69 )
- Muriwai open Charles tour 50th +18 ( 75,78,78,75 )
2021:
- Supercity championship/ Auckland age groups u16 winner -9 ( 63, 68, 72 )
- Billy Misa Memorial gross winner -1 ( 70 )
- Whitford Park u19 5th +3 ( 75, 72)
2020:
- Warkworth college stroke play gross winner -1 ( 71 )
- North shore O'donnovan cup gross winner +3 ( 75 )
- Auto mechanics gross winner +6 ( 78 )
2019:
- North island u13 age groups 2nd +7 ( 73, 74, 76 )
- AIMS games 2nd +23 ( 79, 78, 75, 79 )
- Rangitoto team men's penance champions
2018:
- US kids local tour top 5 11 years old
- JR panel and paint gross winner +4 ( 76 )
- North shore junior penance champions
2017:
- US kids local tour top 5 boys 10 years old
- US kids local tour champion 10 years old
2016:
- US kids local tour top 5 boys 9 years old
2015:
- US kids local tour top 5 boys 8 years old
2014:
- US kids local tour top 5 boys 7 years old
2013:
- US kids local tour champion boys 6 and under
Additional videos
https://youtu.be/7NxVvhnSNmU
Additional sporting info
Order Of Merit ranking ( NZ amateurs ): 45th
NZ handicap: +1.5
Current GA handicap: +1.2
Tournament scoring average for 2022: 73.1
2020 stats ( Around 80 rounds ) :
Scoring average to par: +6
Average putts per round: 32.6
Average GIR hit per round: 9.2
Average FW hit per round: 6.5
Scrambling: 43.1%
Golf stat lab stats:
Last 5 rounds ( entered into golf stat lab ): Aug 22 2022 - Sep 11 2022
Scoring average: 73.2
Scoring average to par: +1.8
GIR average: 54.4%
Driving accuracy: 46.3%
Putts gained per round: -0.5
Average putts per round: 28.6
Scrambling: 56.8%
Last 20 rounds ( entered into golf stat lab): Apr 22 - Sept 11 2022
Scoring average: 74.7
Scoring average to par: +2.9
GIR average: 58.3%
Driving accuracy: 46.7%
Putts gained per round: -1
Average putts per round: 30.1
Scrambling: 55.3%
10 best rounds ( entered into golf stat lab): Oct 28 2021 - Aug 22 2022
Scoring average: 67.8
Scoring average to par: -3.6
GIR average: 71.1%
Driving accuracy: 50%
Putts gained per round: 1.6
Average putts per round: 28
Scrambling: 55.8%
Average club yardages: 4/1/23 ( Measured using GCQuad )
58- 75m carry, 78m total
54- 91m carry, 94m total
48- 105m carry, 108m total
PW- 115m carry, 120m total
9- 130m carry, 133m total
8- 141m carry, 145m total
7- 155m carry, 160m total
6- 165m carry, 170m total
5- 175m total, 180m total
4- 191m carry, 200m total
2- 208m carry, 220m total
3 wood- 222m carry, 240m total
Driver- 255m carry, 276m total
Personal Best
The lowest score I have shot for 18 holes is -7 ( 63 )
The lowest score I have shot over 3 rounds in a tournament is -9
The most holes I have played in one day is 72 holes
What makes you different?
I am a determined and hard-working person and I always strive to win and be the best in everything that I do. I am very self-driven, competitive and will always do my best in any situation. I always want to get better and improve myself not only as a golfer on the course but also as a person and a student.
Why do you want to compete in college?
I have been to the US twice for tournaments when I was younger and I researched lots of colleges and was amazed with the facilities and courses they have as well as the opportunities and support that they give to young athletes. I know that a lot of successful PGA tour golfers have went through the college golf system so I would love to be able to experience that and improve my game at the same time. I love competing in team events and was excited knowing that sports are very big in the US college system. I love the energy, competition and atmosphere that college golf brings and I love being able to compete against world-class golfers who come from all over the world. I would definitely love to play college golf because I think I it will help me not only be able to grow an develop as a golfer but as a person as well.
College Goals?
I want to get a good scholarship, play for a good college at NCAA D1, win championships with my team and earn a degree.
Anything else we should know?
I have also played many other sports competitively other than golf such as: Swimming, rippa rugby, touch rugby, volleyball, basketball and soccer.
Education
High school
Rosmini College is an all-boys Catholic secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand
High school
Co-ed Catholic school in Gold Coast, Australia