Gators Sign Three on National Signing Day
Head coach J.C. Deacon announced the addition of Jay Brooks, Rylan Shim and Jack Turner.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida men’s golf head coach J.C. Deacon announced the signing of Jay Brooks, Rylan Shim and Jack Turner on National Signing Day.
“This is without a doubt one of the deepest and most talented recruiting classes we’ve ever had,” Deacon said. “I’d put these three up against anyone. They are amazing kids with unlimited potential. I think this is a five-star recruiting class. Now it’s time for them to prove it.”
All three signees will join the program in the fall of 2023.
Jay Brooks | Boca Raton, Florida | Spanish River High School
* Finished 2nd in the 2022 Junior Orange Bowl
* Top-5 finish at the 2021 Dye Junior Invitational and Team TaylorMade Invite
* Placed 10th at 2021 Orlando International Amateur
* Was seventh youngest player to play in the U.S. Amateur (2019)
J.C. Deacon on Jay…
“Jay Brooks has been committed to the Florida Gators for five years. I appreciate that loyalty tremendously. He has always been one of the best junior golfers in the world. He loves the Gators and is getting an opportunity to play for his dream school. He’s a former hockey player and ridiculous athlete who has all the tools to be one of the best players in the country.”
Jay Brooks on why Florida…
“I chose Florida because it has the best coaching staff in the country. Also getting to be part of a big family, Gator Nation and being held to a high standard of success.”
Rylan Shim | Centreville, Virginia | Westfield High School
* AJGA Rolex Junior All-America Honorable Mention
* Won the 2022 AJGA The Lanto Junior Championship
* Qualified for the 2021 U.S. Junior Championship
* Medalist at the 2022 Virginia 6D North Region Tournament
* Top-5 finish at the 2022 Western Junior Championship
* Placed top-10 at the 2022 AJGA TaylorMade Invite and the Scott Robertson Memorial
J.C. Deacon on Rylan
“Rylan is one of the most well rounded 18-year-olds I’ve ever met. He has tremendous character and is going to be a great ambassador for the University of Florida. He’s got an incredible team around him who have helped him become a top-15 ranked player in the entire country. The most exciting part is his best golf is certainly ahead of him. He’s extremely long and can absolutely flush a golf ball. Rylan Shim is going to have a major impact on our golf program.”
Rylan on why Florida…
“I chose Florida because the program has the best coaching staff in the nation. Also, UF is a top academic school and the pride everyone has in being a Gator is something I want to be a part of.”
Jack Turner | Orlando, Florida | Montverde Academy
* 2021 Sea Pines Junior Heritage Champion
* Medalist at the 2020 FJT – Tour Championship
* 2020 Howey in the Hills Classic Champion
* Placed 2nd at the 2021 Scott Robertson Memorial
* Tied for 5th the 28th Annual Bobby Chapman
* Finished T6 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior
J.C. Deacon on Jack…
“From the very first time I ever saw Jack Turner swing a golf club I knew I wanted to be his coach. He has worked so hard to develop one of the most powerful, controlled, and prettiest swings in junior golf. His potential is off the charts and Coach Hart and I are so excited to start working with him. Jack is going to be an amazing teammate who will bring a big smile and a ton of energy to our squad.”
Jack on why Florida
“I chose UF because of the great academics along with being a historic golf program in the SEC. When I toured the campus, I could feel the school spirit. I knew I wanted to contribute to and be a part of a community like that.”
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