The two new Gators will join the team for the 2024-25 season.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida head men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon announced the signings of Parker Sands and Zack Swanwick to the program on Wednesday.
The two new Gators will join the team for the 2024-25 season.
Parker Sands | Edmond, Okla. | Edmond North
* 2022 Oklahoma Junior Amateur Champion
* Runner-up at the 2023 Oklahoma 6A State Championship
* Runner-up at the 2023 Talor Gooch Foundation Junior Championship
* Shot a course record 59 at Oak Tree CC at the 2023 Oklahoma Open
* Back-to-Back Champion at Lake Hefner Fall Round-Up (2022-23)
* Helped lead Edmond North to Oklahoma 6A State Championship in 2021
* Finished 5th at the 2023 AJGA NW Arkansas Junior
* Tied for 8th in the 2023 Jack Burke Jr. Invitational
Deacon on Parker Sands: “We are very proud to welcome Parker Sands and his family to the Gator Golf family. Parker loves the game and his potential is off the charts. He shot 59 in the Oklahoma Open this past summer. A preview of what he’s capable of bringing to the Florida Gators. His character, work ethic and competitiveness were a perfect fit for our program.”
Zack Swanwick | Taradale, Napier, New Zealand | Taradale High School
* 2023 Australian Junior Amateur Champion
* Back-to-back Champion at the New Zealand U19s (2022-23)
* Finished 12th in 2023 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
* Finished 11th at the 2023 Junior World Cup
* Led Taradale High School to 2023 NZ Secondary Schools Title and won medalist honors
* 2023 North Island U19 Champion
* 2022 Horowhenua Open Champion
* 2022 Kaimai Classic Champion
* 2022 North Harbour Champion
* 2022 North Island U16 Champion
* 2022 Waikato Winter Champion
Deacon on Zack Swanwick: “From the moment I met Zack and his family in New Zealand I knew he needed to be a Florida Gator. He brings a tremendous amount of talent and competitiveness to our roster. He’s got a well-rounded golf game and has gained a of experience competing all over the world. Zack’s gratitude for this opportunity has been inspirational. We can’t wait to get him here next August!”
