Juan Ignacio Cespedes
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About Athlete
I am disciplined, focused and responsible. I have great work ethic and I understand academics and golf are equally important in college. Also, I am very social person. I have always felt part of my Team in my Golf Academy and encouraging my peers to improve their games with hard work. I enjoyed the camaraderie and teamwork. I look forward to being part of a College Team.
My dream is to play college golf where I can add to the team my skills as well as advance myself academically. A golf team that has motivated, competitive and talented players, and will push me to become better. I have lived most of my life in Chile, South America, so I would also like to be able to improve the team experience with my diverse background and international experience.
Teams
Blackhorse Ranch GC , Cypress TX: January 2021 – present
Hacienda Chicureo GC , Santiago Chile : January 2010 – December 2020
Championships
Tournament Scoring Average: 77
- 2020 Chilean Junior Championship
- 5th Position on 2020 Junior National Ranking
Tournaments
Date | Tournament Name | Location | Yardage | Par | Score | Finish
2021
Feb 6-7 WINTER SHOWDOWN - STPGA Prestige Quail Valley GC Missouri City, TX 6552 | 72 76 - 77 | 153 | 6/30
2020
Dec 2 Chilean National Junior Tour - Golf Action Club de Golf Los Leones | 6815 | 72 | 76 | 9/32
Nov 26-29 Chilean Amateur Championship - Match Play Marbella Resort Gof Club, CHILE | 6323 | 72 | 73 (Qualy) | 1/24
Nov 20-22 Chilean Junior Championship by IJGA Hacienda Chicureo, CHILE | 6773 72 | 74 - 75 - 71 | 220 | 11/39
2019
Dec 19-20 Chilean National Junior Tour - Golf Action Club de Golf Los Leones | 6815 | 72 | 79 - 71 | 150 | 10/28
Oct 10-13 ABIERTO HACIENDA CHICUREO - DEV SERIES PGA TOUR LA Hacienda Chicureo, CHILE | 7323 | 72 | 79 - 69 - 79 | 227 | 2/16
Club distances
Driver : 310
3 Wood : 260
4 Iron: 225
5 Iron: 210
6 Iron: 195
7 Iron: 182
8 Iron: 170
9 Iron: 157
PW : 146
50 : 134
54 : 122
58 : 105
Awards, press
Chilean Junior Champion 2020 – Marbella GC, Chile
5th Position in the 2020 Chilean Junior Ranking
What makes you different?
Although golf is an individual sport and I always do my best to win, I am friendly and very social, and I do care about my teammates. My dad introduced me to golf when I was 9 years old. I fell in love with the sports and I have played since then. I have played many tournaments in Chilean, Argentina and Paraguay. I currently play in our Men’s Varsity Team and I will participate in STPGA and TJGT.
Why do you want to compete in college?
My dream university is one where I can add to the team my skills as well as advance myself academically. A golf team that has motivated, competitive and talented players, and will push me to become better. I have lived most of my life in Chile, South America, so I would also like to be able to improve the team experience with my diverse background and international experience.
College Goals?
My college goals are to contribute my skills and talent to my collegiate golf team, hopefully resulting in a national championship title in our division and at the same time, maturing as an individual player. Also I want to obtain a degree in Business or Sports Management while making lifelong friends.
Anything else we should know?
I am looking a coach who will support my growth in my golf game and as a person. A coach with constructive criticism always pushes me to do better, so someone who supports the strengths of their players while helping them improve their weak points. I would love to have a coach who has a team plan before each tournament and has a proven formula to improve the team results.
I have matured mentally, and I am completely focused and committed to improve and win all my games.To show that commitment, I moved back alone to the United States to complete my high school education, away from my parents and siblings.
I understand sacrifices and choices that I must make to stay at the top of my game. I have improved tremendously last year, and I know I can be even better.
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