DEAN UPHOLZER
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO | CLASS OF 2024
ABOUT ME
I am part of the 2024 Class at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, OH (Div I school in a suburb of Cleveland) and a highly competitive junior golfer. I am blessed with the support of my family —my Dad as my swing coach, and my Mom being able to travel with me to play tournaments. I appreciate all of the support that I receive both on and off the course from my parents, sister, family, coaches, teachers, and friends.
Year-round I devote 25+ hours a week to practicing, and improving my skills. My goal has been to play top-level DI college golf and see how far I can take my passion and commitment for tournament golf.
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I believe that I have what it takes to compete at the college level with my skills and determination. Being the number one golfer on my team since my sophomore year I have learned the values of a hard work ethic, leadership, and teamwork. I work hard towards my goals, and am looking for a college that will fit my athletic and academic aspirations. I know I have what it takes to make an impact both on and off the golf course.
SWING VIDEOS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
*includes highlights from Summer 2022 and 2023
US Amatuer Qualifier
Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo, PA —
36-holes in a single day. Shot 73-71 (+4) to place T16 of 88 in a very strong field.
Notah Begay Qualifier
The Notah Begay III — Ohio regional qualifier at Mill Creek Golf Club in Boardman, Ohio. Placed 2nd with a 71-67 (-2). Earned an invitation to the invitational event in January 2024 at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL.
2023 Ohio Amateur
Played the Ohio Amateur at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio. The field was made up of 144 of the best amateurs that qualified. Shot 79-77. Yardage: 7027; Field average 76.19 (Source: OGA)
NOPGA Windmill Lakes GC Championship Series
Placed 1st overall with a 69-72 (+1) in the Northern Ohio PGA Junior tournament.
2023 Ohio Open
at Westfield Country Club
First Ohio Open on a championship course in a field of 288 amateurs and professionals of all ages. Shot 72-72 (+4) to miss the cut by one shot for the top 60 and ties. This placed me T74 overall and T38 amongst and the amateurs.
Yardage: 6740; Rating 72.6, 71.8
2023 Hudson Junior
Invitational
Best finish at the HJI with a T9 with a
74-75-76 in an international field at the Country Club of Hudson in Hudson, Ohio. Yardage: 6749; Rating: 75.5, 76.5, 75.5
2023 Ohio Junior Championship
at Miami Valley Country Club
Placed T9 for the 2-day tournament
Shot 73-72 (+3) Yardage: 6610
Ratings: 71.4 (73.4)71.4 (72.4)
2023 Ohio Amateur Qualifier
at NCR Country Club - North Course
In a highly competitive field of junior, collegiate, and amateurs on a challenging course,
shot 72 (T13 of 146) Yardage: 6689 Rating: 72.8
GolfWeel Junior Tour
at Royal American April 2023
Placed 1st in my age group (boys 16-18) at Royal American Golf Links in Galena, OH
(76-69) Yardage: 6643 Rating: 72.2
GolfWeek Junior Tour Article
GolfWeek Junior Tour at Michigan State University Forest Akers 2022
Played on the West Course: 10 birdies over the 2-day tournament. Day two of the tournament consisted of one bogey.
Shot 70-70 (-4) and won on the first playoff hole with a 25' birdie putt. GWJT Article
PGA Junior Championship 2022 at Cog Hill Golf Club
In a highly competitive field, and
challenging course, shot 77-77.
Round 1: Yardage: 7136 Rating: 76 (79 adj)
Round 2: Yardage: 6857 Rating: 72.7 (76.7 adj)
Optimist International Junior Golf Championship 2022
Placed 13th in a field of 144 international players (boys 16-18) at Trump National Doral (75-75-76) Yardage: 6670
Round 1: Rating: 76 adj; Round 2:
Rating: 76 adj; Round 3: Rating: 75 adj
NOPGA Junior Section Championship 2022
Two day qualifier for the PGA Championship at Westfield CC and Portage CC. Started the tournament +3 thru 2, and finished the remainder of the tournament 2 under with a 71-71 to T1 and qualify for Nationals.
Hudson Junior
Invitational 2022
Placed in the top 20% of the international field with 81-74-71 at the Country Club of Hudson in Hudson, Ohio. Not only was there a 10-stroke improvement between Day 1 and Day 3 of the event, but also a total 10-stroke improvement from the 2021 Hudson Junior Invitational.
2022 NOPGA Championship at Windmill Lakes GC
Placed 3rd in overall boys division with a 69-73 for the 2-day NOPGA Championship.
Ohio Junior
Championship 2022
Placed in the top 20% of the field 72-75 (+3) held at Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course in Oregon, Ohio.
Optimist International Junior Golf Championship 2021
Placed 5th in a field of 144 international players (boys 14-15) at Trump National Doral (73-78-76); Yardage: 6354
NOPGA Player of the Year 2021
Boys 14-15
Played 21 events: 9 Wins; 7 2nd place finishes; 4 top five and 1 top ten finishes to set the record for highest points earned in a a single season for NOPGA.
HIGH SCHOOL
Strongsville High School | Greater Cleveland Conference (GCC) Division I
2023:
Senior Year
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Low 18-hole score: 66
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Senior season average 36.2
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6 events under par
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7 Individual Tournament Medalist
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GCC Athlete of the Month (September '23)
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GCC First Team All Conference Team
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GCC Player of the Year
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1st Team All Northeast Ohio District voted by Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association
2021:
Sophomore Year
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Low 18-hole score: 69
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Best 18 Holes (School Record): 69 (T2)
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4 Individual Tournament Medalist:
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Walsh Jesuit Tradition Invitational @ Brookledge GC (69 (-2)); Field Size: 85
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Aurora Invite @ Barrington CC (73); Field Size: 55
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Edison Invitational @ Sawmill Creek GC (73); Field Size: 110
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Northeast Ohio Sectional Champion @ Greyhawk: (71 (-1)); Field Size: 86
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GCC Athlete of the Month (October '21)
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GCC First Team All Conference Team
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GCC MVP runner-up
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1st Team All Northeast Ohio District voted by Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association
2022:
Junior Year
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Low 18-hole score: 70
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4 Individual Tournament Medalist:​
- ​Amherst Invitational @ Oberlin GC 71 (-1); Field Size: 96
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Greater Cleveland Conference #1 @ Greyhawk GC: 73 (+1)
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Great Cleveland Conference #2 @ Windmill Lakes GC: 73 (+3)
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Northeast Ohio Sectional Champion @ Greyhawk GC
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GCC Athlete of the Month (Oct '22)
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GCC First Team All Conference Team
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GCC Player of the Year
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1st Team All Northeast Ohio District voted by Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association
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Increased consistency with 18-hole range of 9 strokes for the whole season
2020:
Freshman Year
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Low 18-hole score: 72 ;
Low 9-hole score: 32 -
Best Freshman Avg (School Record): 38.9
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3 Individual Tournament Metalist
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​Best 9-Hole Scores (School Records): 32 (3rd best), 33 (4th best)
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Best 18 Holes: 73, 73, 72 (first time a Freshman appeared on record board)
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Greater Cleveland Conference First Team All Conference Team
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Northern Ohio Districts Honorable Mention
RANKINGS
JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD (JGS) AS OF July 13, 2023
397
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-0.23
OVERALL CLASS OF 2024 RANKING
CLASS OF 2024 OHIO RANKING
SCORE
DIFFERENCIAL
EARLY CAREER
US KIDS GOLF (BOYS 13-14)
A total of 8 tournaments played: Five 1st place finishes; additional two Top 3 finishes; Medalist for the Fall 2019 Columbus Tour Championship.
5th place at US Kids Golf Canadian Invitational. 10th place at the US Kids Ohio State Invitational.
US KIDS GOLF (BOYS 12)
A total of 9 tournaments played: One 1st place win; five 2nd place finishes and an additional three top five finishes.
2015 DRIVE CHIP AND PUTT
1st place at Local Qualifier at Mallard Creek (Boys 10-11) and 3rd place at the Sectional Qualifier at Westfield CC.
ACADEMICS
Freshman Year Classes: Taken at SHS: Honors Geometry, Introduction to Engineering; College courses taken for dual credit: Human Biology 1010, English 1010, US History, Personal Health Education
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Sophomore Year Classes: Taken at SHS: Algebra II/Trig Honors, Honors Chemistry, Modern World History, Financial Literacy; College courses taken for dual credit: English 1020, French I 1010, Econ 1210
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Junior Year Classes: AP English Language/Composition, Pre-Calculus, AP Environmental Science, U.S. Government & Politics, French II, AP Seminar (Capstone)
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Enrolled for Senior Year Classes: AP English Literature/Composition, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, Psychology, Painting I and II, Speech and Communication
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National Honors Society
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3x Scholastic Recognition Award (2020-21; 2021-22; 2022-2023)
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3x Scholar Athlete (2020, 2021, 2022)
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2020 Presidential Education Awards Program:Outstanding Academic Excellence
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2 Years: Key Club (2020, 2021)
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2 years Student Council Representative (Sophomore Class; Junior Class)