
Adam Ball
Year: | Fr. |
Hometown: | Richmond, Va. |
Just the facts
Full name: Adam Michael Ball
Born: June 1, 1994
Birthplace: Richmond, Va.
Parents: Matt and Kim Ball
Siblings: Brother, Matt Jr. (21)
Major: Criminal Justice
Prior to VCU
- Ranked as high as No. 2 nationally in the Golfweek U.S. Junior Rankings in 2011.
- Three-time Virginia Golf Association (VSGA) Junior Golfer of the Year.
- First four-time VSGA Junior Champion in history, including match and stroke play titles in 2012.
- Shot a tournament-record 63 in the final round of the 2012 VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship on the way to a seven-stroke victory.
- In 2011, he won seven major tournaments and was runner-up at five others. Posted a 69.7 stroke average that year.
- Placed third at the 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur Match Play Championship and eighth in stroke play. Was also 17th in stroke play at the 2010 U.S. Juniors.
- Has twice carded 62 in competition.
Getting to know Adam Ball
- Chose VCU after receiving interest from NCAA Champion Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, USC, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Virginia Tech and others.
- Grew up playing at First Tee in Chesterfield.