Neil was just 3 years old when he first picked up a golf club. From the time he went out for his first round, he knew this sport was something special and his passion continued to grow as he watched players like Tiger Woods growing up.

At the age of 7 Neil started playing competitively and quickly realized that this was something he wanted to pursue more seriously. Over the last few years Neil and his family have traveled to a number of states and tournaments to showcase his skills, play at a more competitive level and to open up the door to playing at the collegiate level.

More recently, at the Penn State AJGA Junior qualifier something clicked when Neil shot one under, scoring a fantastic 71 (-1/71) to become medalist. This gave him the opportunity to play against some of the best players in the world with college coaches watching. That was the day he received his first offer, and a day he will remember for the rest of his life.  But in August of 2023 came the next defining moment of Neil’s growing golf career when Coach Grogan from Denison University in Granville Ohio offered him a spot on her team roster.  

“Denison was always at the top of my list. The combination of academic rigor and the opportunity to win a national championship was exactly what I was looking for in a college. Coach Grogan has been nothing short of amazing throughout this process and has given me the opportunity of a lifetime.  I am beyond excited to play for Denison and am looking forward to contributing toward my team’s success. Playing for one of the best Division III programs in the country gives me the chance to showcase my skills at every tournament and prove my potential all while earning an incredible degree from an outstanding college,” Said Joon.

Other notable accolades Neil has earned over last year are

West Penn Boys Championship 2022 champion

19th place PIAA state championship 2022

Hurricane Junior open Pittsburgh 2023 champion;

3rd place Hurricane Junior Summer Open 2023

7th place West Penn Junior Championship 2023

Williamson Cup Team selection and Medalist at AJGA Junior at Penn State Qualifier

The USC Boys golf season is currently underway with a team of strong players where Neil is one of the captains and a lead scorer.