When Weston Wood walked off the Owensboro Country Club course as the region runner-up in October, he had an inkling he would be playing his college golf in the same city. On Monday, the University Heights Academy senior made it public when he committed to Brescia University. Wood made the announcement on social media.
Wood is a two-time All-Region golf player. He finished as the Region Two runner-up after shooting a 3-over 75 at the Owensboro Country Club this fall.
He is the only UHA golfer to advance to the second day of the state golf tournament in consecutive years. He finished 50th as a senior and 58th as a junior.
Earlier this month, Wood told YourSportsEdge.com that his relationship with Brescia golf coach Jason Cox during the recruiting process was one of the main reasons for deciding on the NAIA school.
“The coach has been tremendous and has been a friend through this process. He has been to my tournaments and has put in the time with me. I feel like it’s the right place to go,” Wood said.
In addition to making the cut at the KHSAA state tourney twice, Wood also won the All-A Classic region title and finished ninth at the All-A Classic State Tournament in September.
Over the summer, he finished 16th at the Junior PGA Championship and won the Junior PGA Match Play event at Valhalla Golf Club in March.
Wood will play for a Brescia golf team that claimed the River States Conference title for the second straight year and finished 28th at the NAIA National Championship. The Bearcats have three seniors on this year’s roster.
