João Ceia Pereira Iglésias

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January 5, 2005

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About Athlete

My name is João Iglésias and I’m a golfer from Portugal. My goal for my college experience is to play golf at a competitive level while getting a solid undergraduate education.
I strongly believe that I will be able to contribute in a very positive way to increase the competitive level of the University team that welcomes me.

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TOEFL Total Score
Duolingo - 105
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Teams

Portugal Team - Miramar Golf Club since 2018
Portuguese National Team - under 14; Under 18; Mens

World Amateur Golf Ranking – 483rd
EGA Ranking - 159 rd

2018
Trophée Chantilly International U14 – 16 rd place
European Golf Ranking (EGR): 2018 - EGR Ranking: 247º – Under 14 – 77rd Place

2019
The Evian Juniors Cup 2019, U14 -29rd place

2021
National Vice Champion Under 16 – 2021 (+2/ Par)
Teams National Champion 2021 Under 18 – 2021 (Par/ +1/ +6)
Vice Champion of the North of Portugal under 16 – 2021 (+9/Par/+1)

2022
Teams Vice Champion of Portugal- Sub18 – 2022 (-4/+1/+7)
Absolute National Championship 2022 – Hyundai - Aroeira Pines Classic– 6rd Place (-1/+4/+4/+1)
Portuguese National Team - European Boys Team Championship - St. Leon-Rot – 2022 (+1/+4)
Teams Vice Champion of Portugal- Mens – 2022 (-1 /qualifying round for match play)
Nacional Ranking BPI – Men - 2022 – 5rd Place
Absolut Order of Mérit Men -2022 – 3rd Place

2023
. Nacional Team- Match Internacional Octogonal Masculino –Janeiro 2023 – Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club, em Puerto de Sta. Maria, Cádiz, Andaluzia
.93rd Portuguese Internacional Amateur Championship – Montado Golf Resort – Fevereiro 2023 - 9rd place
.4º EDGE Championship – Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club – Fevereiro 2023 - 2rd Place
.19th German Boys Open – Golf Club St. Leon – Root – Junho 2023 - 105rd Place
.Under 18 Nacional Team - Match Quadrangulaire Boys 2023 - França, Golf de Cannes Mougins
.Under 18 Nacional Team - European Boys’ Team Championship – Division 2 – Eslováquia - Borsa Golf Club
.75th US Junior Mateur Champioship - Daniel Island Club - Charleston, South Caroline – Missed Cut
.R&A Boys Amateur Championship - Ganton and Fulford, England – Missed Cut
.4th FPG Championship – Oporto – 1rd Place
.Teams Vice Champion of Portugal2023 - Mens – Club de Golf de Miramar – Estela Golf Club.
.37th FPG Cup – Ribagolfe Oaks – 1/16
.Nacional Ranking BPI – Men - 2023 – 4rd Place
.Best WAGR 483rd

Additional sporting info

I played tennis from 5 to 12 years old, being one of the best national players. At the same time I practiced swimming (up to 8 years old), gymnastics (from 5 to 7 years old), football (at 7 years old), basketball (at 8 years old), rugby (at 9 years old), and started golf at 10 years old.

Personal Best

2023 - World Amateur Golf Ranking – 483rd
2023 - EGA Ranking - 95 rd
2023 - Portuguese Mens National Team - 93rd Portuguese International Amateur Championship - 9rd Place (-1/-3/+1/ Par)
2023 - 4th FPG Circuit Tournament - Oporto GC - 3rd (professionals and amateurs) and 1st amateur (-4/-2)
2023 - Missed Cut - German Boys
2023 - Missed Cut - 75rd US Junior Championship
2023 - Missed Cut - R&A Boys` Amateur Championship

What makes you different?

I am a person in a good mood with my life and a friend of my friends and always ready to help.
when I play golf I feel happy since, in most situations that the game provides, I can control my emotions and keep calm.
I'm a strong short game player as I started playing golf in a Pitch and Putt course.
Like I said before, I can manage my emotions well during the game and stay focused. In the last 2 years I have substantially improved my ability to maintain game routines as this was my weak area.

Why do you want to compete in college?

Since in Portugal reconciling academic studies and practicing sport at the highest level is very difficult, the possibility of studying at a college that allows this conciliation will be important for the full development of my sporting and academic potential

College Goals?

Team's goals come first. So my commitment is to work hard to help the college, that accepts me on their team, to achieve the goals they set for themselves.