Player: Austin Eckroat
Hometown:
Edmond, OK
University: Oklahoma State University
Area of Study:
Expected Graduation: 2021
Soldier Honored: Timothy J. Moshier
University: Oklahoma State University
Area of Study:
Expected Graduation: 2021
Soldier Honored: Timothy J. Moshier
Amateur:
- Claimed medalist honors at the 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
- Posted rounds of 66 and 66 to set the tournament’s 36-hole scoring record
- Fell in the quarterfinal round to teammate Matthew Wolff
- Was runner-up at the 2017 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club after carding rounds of 71, 71 and 66
- Was named a second-team AJGA All-American in 2015 and 2016
- Made the round of 16 at the 2016 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
- Carded an opening 65 and rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the 2016 Junior Invitational
- Also posted rounds of 70 and 75
- Was a member of the victorious United States squad at the Junior Golf World Cup in Japan
- Captured the 2015 Scott Robertson Memorial title after firing a 16-under 197 total that included an 8-under 63
- Became the first freshman to claim the Oklahoma Class 6A individual crown, taking the title in 2014
- Won his second state title as a senior
- Guided Edmond North to three team state titles
- Earned all-state honors and was named the conference player of the year three times
- Finished his prep career with a 71.65 scoring average and 15 wins
- His win total matched former Cowboy Kevin Tway’s school record
- Also posted 41 top 10s and finished in the top three 28 times, both school records.