Head Coach J.C. Deacon welcomed the class made up of Josh Bai, Trevor Gutschewski and Parker Severs.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida men’s golf head coach J.C. Deacon welcomed three new Gators to the program in Josh Bai, Trevor Gutschewski and Parker Severs. The class is ranked No. 2 in the country by Golfweek and No. 3 via Golf Channel.
Josh Bai | Auckland, New Zealand
* Finished 3rd at the 2024 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley
* Runner-up at the 2023 United States Junior Amateur Championship
* Member of Team International for the 2024 Presidents Cup
* Part of Team New Zealand for The 2024 Spirit Amateur Championship
* T10 at the 2023 New Zealand PGA Championship
* Tied for 9th at the Australian Boys’ Amateur and the North & South Amateur
Deacon on Bai: “Josh Bai is arguably the best junior golfer in the world. He has gained incredible experience playing all over the world. He finished 2nd last summer at the United States Junior Amateur and played with a high level of consistency reaching No. 1 in the rankings. Josh is tremendously excited to get here and has the elite skill to make an immediate impact when he arrives in Gainesville.”
Trevor Gutschewski | Omaha, Neb. | Omaha Westside High School
* 2024 United States Junior Amateur Champion
* 2024 Nebraska Junior Match Play Champion
* 2024 Nebraska Golf Association Golfer and Junior Golfer of the Year
* Played in Korn Ferry Tour’s 2024 Pinnacle Bank Championship
* Led Omaha Westside High School to back-to-back state titles in 2023-2024
* Two-time and back-to-back Low-Amateur at the Nebraska Open
* 2024 NSAA District Individual Champion
* Ranked No. 16 in the AJGA Rankings
* Brother Luke is a senior in college and currently plays golf at Iowa State
* Dad Scott has played in 157 PGA Tour events
Deacon on Gutschewski: “Coach Hart and I have been big believers in Trevor Gutschewski for a long time. Trevor has a great pedigree and comes from an amazing golf family. Winning the United States Junior this past summer solidified his spot as one of the top players in the 2025 class. Trevor has a special belief and confidence about his game. He’s extremely powerful, has great touch, and his competitiveness is off the charts. We are so excited to welcome him to Gainesville.”
Parker Severs | Lakewood Ranch, Fla. | Lakewood Ranch High School
* Runner-up at the 2023 Dixie Amateur
* Won the 2024 FJT Stone Creek Open
* Three-time Team Florida selection by FSGA
* Finished 2nd individually at the FHSAA 2023 State Championship
* Runner-up at 2024 AJGA Junior Championship
* Led Lakewood Ranch to 2024 FHSAA Class Regional and District Titles
* Have won seven Florida Junior Tour events
* Tied for 3rd at the 2024 FSGA Four-Ball Championship
* T8th at the 2024 FSGA Boy’s Junior Championship
* Top-10 at the 2024 Team Taylormade Invitational
Deacon on Severs: “Parker Severs was born to be a Florida Gator. Parker represents everything Coach Hart and I look for in future players. He’s extremely hard working, intelligent, powerful, and his love for the game is inspiring. Parker has all the tools, on and off the course, to flourish in Gainesville.”
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