Boys Golf Tryout Information
Posted on 06/17/2024
Please see the attached letter regarding Upper St. Clair Boys Golf Tryouts.
USC Boys Golf Makes Local Charity Donation
Posted on 10/26/2023
The Upper St. Clair Boys Golf team announced that they have collectively raised over $2,000 for Make A Wish, the 12th consecutive year supporting local charities. Thank you to everyone for their donations and a successful 2023 season
McKenzie Finishes in 14th Place at PIAA Championships
Posted on 10/18/2023
Upper St. Clair Junior Golfer Connor McKenzie competed in the PIAA Golf Championships this week and finished the championship under par. McKenzie shot 71-72 to finish the tournament at -1 and came in 14th place out of the 72 qualifiers. McKenzie finishes the season with the 14th place finish in the state tournament as well as the WPIAL Runner-Up.
McKenzie Takes Second in WPIAL Golf Championships
Updated on 10/02/2023
USC Boys Golfer Connor McKenzie fired a 2-over 74 today at Valleybrook Country Club in the final round of the WPIAL Class 3A Golf Championships to take second place in the WPIAL. McKenzie entered the day in second place after his 73 at Latrobe Country Club last week and with the second place finish McKenzie has advanced to the PIAA Championships on October 16th and 17th at Penn State. Neil Joon also tee'd it up today, shooting an 80 and finishing in 23rd place overall.
Joon and McKenzie Qualify for WPIAL Finals
Posted on 09/25/2023
Upper St. Clair Golfers Neil Joon and Connor McKenzie tee'd it up today at Latrobe Country Club as they looked to qualify for the WPIAL Final Round next week. Joon shot a 10-over 82 to finish in a tie for 30th place and booked his spot next week. McKenzie went on to shoot a 1-over 73 and finished in second place after today's round. The WPIAL Finals will be held next Monday at Valleybrook Country Club.
Joon and McKenzie Qualify for WPIAL First Round
Posted on 09/19/2023
Upper St. Clair Golfers Neil Joon and Connor McKenzie each have qualified for the first round of the WPIAL Championships. Joon fired a 75 today while McKenzie posted a 79 at Nevillewood Country Club. The first round of WPIAL Championships will be held at Latrobe Country Club on Monday, September 25th.
USC Boys Golf "Birdies for a Cause" Fundraiser
Updated on 09/12/2023
The time of the year for the Upper St. Clair Boys Golf "Birdies for a Cause" is approaching. Birdies for a Cause has been a USC Boys Golf Team tradition since 2011. The purpose of this annual project is to raise money and awareness for a specific charity through donations or pledges for every birdie earned by the JV and Varsity golf team members through their 2023 competitive season. The USC Boys Golf Team has raised over $75,000 in support of local Pittsburgh charities since 2011.
This year, the team has selected the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Kids for Wish Kids program, as their charity. The team understands and supports the valuable work done by Make-A-Wish and is especially connected to raising money to support the Make-A-Wish mission of creating life-changing wishes for children, aged 2 ½ to 18, living with critical illnesses. Since 2020, the USC Boys Golf Team has raised enough to grant four wishes for local children with critical illnesses.
The Birdies for a Cause drive is linked to the boys’ golf efforts - the more birdies they score, the more $$ they raise for Make-A-Wish! We have continuing support here in the USC community, we hope to broaden the reach of our fundraising to the entirety of the Pittsburgh region. We welcome you to contribute online or seek out your USC Boys Golf Team Member to donate in person; we thank you in advance for your support! Please see the link below for donation information.
2023-2024 Upper St. Clair Boys Golf Team - Make-A-Wish Foundation
Joon Commits to Play Collegiate Golf at Denison University
Updated on 08/28/2023
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.
USC Boys Golf Tryout Information
Posted on 06/26/2023
Please see the attached file for information regarding USC Boys Golf Tryouts.