Florida Men's Golf Signs Andy Zhang
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | Men's Golf
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Second-year head coach JC Deacon announced the signing of Andy Zhang, one of the top golfers in the 2016 recruiting class, to a National Letter of Intent. Zhang will join the University of Florida men's golf team beginning in the 2016-17 season.
Zhang was No. 1 in Golfweek's Class of 2016 rankings when he committed to become a Gator in January. He is the youngest golfer ever to compete in the U.S. Open, playing in the 2012 event at the age of 14.
"It is an absolute honor to officially add Andy Zhang to our program," Deacon said. "Andy represents everything we look for in a student-athlete. He's hard-working, disciplined, loves the game of golf and most importantly, he is going to be a phenomenal teammate. Andy brings with him a boatload of tournament experience, including a U.S. Open. We are all extremely excited to help Andy reach his lofty goals in Gainesville and beyond."
Andy Zhang | Reunion, Fla.
- Tied for third at the 2015 Junior Players Championship with rounds of 74-69-70
- Was ranked No. 1 in Golfweek's Class of 2016 ranking in January and is ranked No. 2 in the most recent standings
- Has competed in the U.S. Junior Amateur four times, advancing to the Round of 64 in 2012 and 2013, quarterfinals in 2014 and Round of 32 in 2015
- Won the 2014 AJGA Thunderbird International Junior with rounds of 65-71-63
- Fired rounds of 68-66 at the 2014 Florida Junior Tour at Banyan to take home the title
- Was the runner-up at the 2014 AJGA CB&I Boys Championship after shooting 71-70-68
- Earned runner-up honors at the 2014 Florida Junior Tour events at the Timacuan (73-65) and Amelia (71-71)
- Won the 2013 Florida Junior Tour events at Old Corkscrew (73-75) and Carrollwood (69-74)
- Carded rounds of 72-69 to become the runner-up at the 2013 Florida Junior Tour at Sara Bay
- At the age of 14, became the youngest golfer to compete in the U.S. Open when he played in the 2012 event
- Shot rounds of 70-65 to win the 2012 IMG Junior Golf Tour at World Golf Village
- Took top honors at the 2012 FSGA Boys' Junior Championship with three-straight rounds of 70
- Competed in the 2012 Omega European Masters
- Won a pair of Florida Junior Tour events in 2011 at The Evergreen Club (70-73) and Lake Wales (70-68)
- At the age of 10, won his division in the Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines
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