Player: Jake Birdwell


Jake Birdwell
Hometown: Blaine
University: University of Illinois
Graduation Year: 2028
Area of Study: Business
Person Honored: Ricky A. Hill

HIGH SCHOOL / JUNIOR
2023 Minnesota State High School Championship
Named 2023 Minnesota High School Golfer of the Year
Competed at the high school level beginning in seventh grade, earning six varsity letters
Four-time all-state selection (2021-24)
Six-time all-conference honoree (2019-24)
Three-time team MVP at Spring Lake Park (2022-24)
Four-time academic letter winner and a member of his high school's A Honor Roll
Advanced to match play at the 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur
Captured tournament titles at the 2023 HJGT Disney Open, the 2021 JGAA New Year's Classic (Boys 13-14), the 2020 AJGA Preview at Meadowbrook, and the 2018 HJGT Links at Northfork